1948 Bowman Basketball Set?!

[Sportscardguy10]

Should I put together this historic 72 card set? Obviously mikan would come last but i feel like its a worthwhile project and one for the ages! Any advice or insight? Thanks

[RaVcCollector]

It's a great set to put together but will be very costly to find them in good shape. I have a few if you decide to go that route

[BigZigBoom]

Absolutely do it

[smalltown]

100% that's a very under appreciated set.

[WillC]

I think it would be a fun chase and a great set to own!

[afrobandit]

Do it but get the big ones first. That way if you decide to quit the set you don't have a bunch of commons you can't get rid of

[threepointplay]

Definitely.

In addition to have a collection the spans the ages; it is also a great way to learn about former players and expand your knowledge of the game. If you are anything like me, every time you collect a card of a player you do not have or know little about; it will have you researching up on them on-line.

[jeff152380]

My fried just put this set together after I bought a very big collection of them. I only had the low series, but they were very nice. Its a great set and more people should research these guys.. Most basketball collectors don't know more then 3 players in the set... its sad

[myusasets]

buy the reprint set its cheap. own it a while then decide if you want to spend major bucks building a nice set.

[aro13]

If you already have the 57 Topps and 61 Fleer sets then definitely put this set together. If you do not have those sets, I would put them together first. Other then Mikan - none of the other players in the 48 Bowman set are household names. Yes, Fulks, Holzman, Pollard, Davies , Phillip, Risen and Jeannette are HOFers and Fulks and Holzman have historic importance but it does not have the same excitement factor of the first Topps or Fleer sets.

[Cheken]

It's a fun project. I started it a while ago and bought a nice batch from one person. I'm probably close to completing it other than trying to pick up ones that are in better condition. Definitely worth it!

[the27guy]

If you already have the 57 Topps and 61 Fleer sets then definitely put this set together. If you do not have those sets, I would put them together first. Other then Mikan - none of the other players in the 48 Bowman set are household names. Yes, Fulks, Holzman, Pollard, Davies , Phillip, Risen and Jeannette are HOFers and Fulks and Holzman have historic importance but it does not have the same excitement factor of the first Topps or Fleer sets.

Agree w this. Id personally go 69, 61, 57,48

[NYFAN2014]

Iconic set and it would be fun like a treasure hunt everyday

[gatorboymike]

I've been chasing that set for 10 years now and I'm up to 70/72.