Lot # 395: 1955 Bowman #184 Willie Mays (HOF) - PSA EX 5

Category: 1949-Present

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 13 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
Lot / Auction Closed




This lot is closed. Bidding is not allowed.

Item was in Auction "Fall, 2022 - 10th Anniversary Auction",
which ran from 11/6/2022 12:00 PM to
11/26/2022 9:00 PM



1955 marked the last year of Bowman's cards as Topps bought them out in early 1956.  As far as swan songs go, they went with a unique look that acknowledged how big of a cultural shift was taking place with televisions replacing radios in homes across the country.  Color TV was introduced on a consistent basis in late 1953 but was out of the household budget for most people, so Bowman knew what they were doing with their design here, a classic study in faux-FOMO. This PSA 5 of Willie Mays perfectly showcases the design of these cards and the image here is quite well focused and bright.  A couple of corner touches are apparent, the dark wood-grain background being unforgiving, but overall the card looks solid, with fantastic centering front and back.  

Views: 406


I have one to sell!