November 18, 2021: Fall Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/18/2021
Presented is the iconic 1953 Bowman Football set, the 2 ½-by-3 ¾-inch treasures that depict the early 1950s era NFL stars in a format with colorful backgrounds and a roster of Hall of Famers and legendary figures. The offered set is in a nice collectible condition, not inconsistent with how this important issue is typically encountered in mature collections. It comes out to 14 percent Ex-Mt, 28 percent Excellent, 14 percent VG-Ex, and 44 percent Very Good. The breakdown of keys: No. 1 LeBaron Rookie – Excellent, 6 Walker – Ex, 9 Motley – Ex, 11 Van Brocklin – Ex-Mt, 15 Lavelli – VG-Ex, 17 Trippi – VG-Ex, 20 Conerly - VG-Ex, 21 Layne – VG, 22 Hirsch – Ex-Mt, 24 Bednarik – VG-Ex, 26 Graham – VG, 32 McElhenny – Ex, 34 Creekmur – VG-Ex, 36 Fears – VG, 37 Connor – VG-Ex, 43 Gifford – Ex-Mt, 53 Tunnell – VG, 56 Tittle – VG, 73 Pihos – VG, 88 Nomellini – VG, 93 Marchibroda Rookie – VG, 95 Groza – Ex and 96 Cross – VG.
1953 Bowman Football Complete Set (96)
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