Manufacturer: Bowman
Set Size: 224
Card Size: 2-1/2” x 3-3/4”
Set Notes: The 1954 Bowman baseball cards were printed and distributed in two series. Cards #1-128 make up the first group and cards #129-224 complete the second series. Many of the baseball card sets from this era printed more of the first series than the second, making them more difficult to find and in some cases hold more value. However with 1954 Bowman this is not the case. The card fronts contain a player image in color with a simple color box at bottom containing the players name in signature looking font. The backs are printed in red and black ink with player name and information within a bat and ball graphic. Stats and a trivia question are also on each card back.
Key Rookies From 1954 Bowman: 23 – Harvey Kuenn | 101– Don Larsen
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1954 Bowman Rookie Card Prices
| Rookie | Card # | Raw | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvey Kuenn | 23 | $9 | $13 | $22 | $25 | $54 | $90 | - |
| Dick Cole | 27 | $4 | $6 | $14 | $22 | $25 | $62 | - |
| Fred Baczewski | 60 | $2 | $10 | $12 | $20 | $23 | $35 | - |
| Tom Umphlett | 88 | $4 | - | $7 | $21 | $23 | $40 | - |
| Don Larsen | 101 | $22 | $45 | - | $70 | $90 | $170 | - |
| Mel Hoderlein | 120 | $2 | - | - | $15 | - | $50 | - |
| Ray Katt | 121 | $3 | - | - | $16 | $30 | $50 | - |
| Ernie Johnson | 144 | $4 | - | $20 | $20 | $36 | $120 | - |
| Frank Thomas | 155 | $25 | $16 | $21 | $40 | $140 | $475 | - |
| Daryl Spencer | 185 | $5 | - | - | - | $30 | $63 | - |
| Jack Collum | 204 | $3 | - | - | $25 | $30 | $55 | - |
| Jim Robertson | 211 | $3 | $10 | - | $32 | $35 | $40 | - |
| Hobie Landrith | 220 | $4 | - | - | $20 | $30 | - | - |
| Memo Luna | 222 | $4 | $10 | - | $20 | $25 | $50 | - |
| Data Updated 6/2025 | ||||||||
A Brief Overview of 1954 Bowman Baseball Cards
The 1954 Bowman baseball card set is a fascinating and highly collectible vintage issue, known for its bold, colorful player portraits and some unique quirks. It represents a key moment in the “baseball card wars” of the 1950s, as Bowman was still a major player before Topps ultimately acquired them.
Vibrant Artwork: The cards feature striking, hand-drawn or colorized likenesses of players against a solid, often monochromatic background. The backs of the cards feature a distinctive red and black color scheme with player facts and career statistics.
Set Size: The set contains 224 cards, measuring 2-1/2″ by 3-3/4″. It was released in two series (1-128 and 129-224), with the higher numbers often carrying a slight premium due to typically shorter print runs.
Notable Rookie Cards: While the 1954 Topps set is perhaps more famous for its rookie class (Aaron, Banks, Kaline), the 1954 Bowman set also introduced some important rookie cards. Frank Thomas (#155): This refers to Frank Joseph Thomas, the slugging outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, not the later Hall of Famer Frank Thomas. Don Larsen (#101) and Harvey Kuenn (#23).
The 1954 Bowman set remains popular for its attractive design, however as with most vintage sets, the condition of the cards is paramount, with well-centered, crisp examples commanding premium prices.