1955 Bowman

I have asked it before and I don't mind repeating myself. What is the matter with '55 Bowman cards? Why is there no love for '55 Bowman - 'the TV set'?

I won an auction on e-bay UK for 49 cards from this set, without challenge. They may not be in the best condition, ranging from poor to fair, but they are from the 1955...and Bowman...and I love this set. The last set produced under the Bowman name until it resurfaced in 1989.

The previous owner (owners)has made some of these cards unique. A number are cut down by a fraction possibly to make them fit in some sort of holder, wallet or pocket? A few more have names added; C.C owned a couple, then one or two have been used a playing cards with 2 and 4 added to the four corners of the back.

The best individualisation by far is #96 Ray Narleski. At first glance I thought of Superbad but then realised that the previous owner had drawn daggers across his arms and face. The back was subjected to a similar fate. What is that about?

For those who are interested the auction included;

#4 Eddie Waitkins Orioles

#67 Don Larson Yankees

#83 Max Surkont Pirates

#96 Ray Narleski Indians

#106 Del Rice Cardinals

#107 Solly Hemus Cardinals

#120 Ed Burtschy Athletics

#127 Hank Majeski Indians

#131 Willard Marshall White Sox

#137 Bob Talbot Cubs

#140 Bobby Shantz Athletics

#141 Wes Westrum Giants

#144 Art Houtteman Indians

#145 Bob Nieman White Sox

#146 Don Liddle Giants

#150 Bill Klaus Red Sox

#153 Eddie Robinson Yankees

#155 Gerry Staley Redlegs

#157 Ernie Johnson Braves

#162 Charlie Maxwell Orioles

#163 Sid Gordon Pirates

#165 Maurice McDermott Senators

#169 Carl Furillo Dodgers

#176 Joe De Maestri Athletics

#177 Willard Nixon Red Sox

#180 Johnny Logan Braves

#182 Bob Rush Cubs

#190 Fred Baezewski Redlegs

#192 George Strickland Indians

#193 Howie Judson Redlegs

#197 Ralph Kiner Indians

#203 Steve Gromek Tigers

#211 Sonny Dixon Athletics

#212 Jack Dittmer Braves

#217 Del Crandall Braves

#218 Joe Adcock Braves

#219 Whitey Lockman Giants

#221 Skinny Brown Red Sox

#223 Hal Jeffcoat Cubs

#226 W.J.McKinley Umpire

#237 Johnny Wyrostek Phillies

#249 Billy Gardner Giants

#257 Tom Alston Cardinals

#261 Walt Moryn Dodgers

#271 Bob Hopper Indians

#299 Lonnie Warneke Umpire

#300 Tommy Byrne Yankees

#307 R.A. Pinelli Umpire

#310 Ken Lehman Dodgers

They are rough, pre-loved, but what an addition to the collection.