#5 - 1955 Bowman
by delias man on May 20, 2011 9:53 PM PDT
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I wanted this to be all about Roy Campanella, but I just could not leave the other cards I have from this set behind. What a creative design from Bowman this time. A color television set, with images of the players and the name. Each picture is more like a portrait because of the drawings used instead of photos. At this point, they are still 2 years away from using photos on cards. I like how the name on the image comes across like a graphic you would see on the screen. Everybody's eyes stand out so much on the cards. Podres looks like he is staring right through you.
Another interesting part of this set is that they actually have umpire cards too. They are very rare in good condition and highly collectible.
So which of these cards do you like the best?
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wow, these are cool cards
it’s a toss up between Campy and Podres over which I like best, but they are all swesoke
"Heroes get remembered, but Legends never die."
by Tommy Blackjack on May 20, 2011 9:57 PM PDT reply actions
All of them are incredible..
But Podres is the fave.
by Rihanna's Ex-Boyfriend on May 20, 2011 9:59 PM PDT reply actions
Great set
I have the Newk and Carl Furillo (both in terrible condition) as well as a few other non-Dodgers from that set. I love ’em. I think Gilliam is my fave of them.
Here’s what the Furillo looks like (not mine)
"It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard... is what makes it great."
My favorite is Jim Gilliam
Thing almost looks like a photograph.
I didn’t notice until scanning through them the second time that Campanella’s card has the light wood grain edge instead of the dark. Was that split 50/50 through the entire set or was one trim used less than the other?
@davidyoungtbla - The commenter formerly known as El Lay Dave.
Not many cards appear to have that light color
I can’t find any articles or info on why some are like that.
Still on Frank's team!
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