Posted By:
Ted ZanidakisANTHONY
I am not sure my pix completely removes all doubt. If you look at my post with the Bowman and Leaf
wrappers......Bowman was first out in 1948 with the logo "BASEBALL BUBBLE GUM" on their wrappers.
And, when Leaf in 1949 printed these same words on their wrapper, Warren Bowman (who made a 2nd
career of going to court) sued Leaf for stealing Bowman's Copyright.
At some point in 1949, Leaf had to redesign their Wrapper to the one you have. I do not know if this
was done prior to Leaf's 2nd series of BB cards, or after. It is still possible that the 2nd series BB cards
were packaged in the wrapper you have; as, it is my understanding that Leaf's 2nd series was issued
at the beginning of the Summer of '49.
I am quite familiar with the details of Alan Rosen's "scarce" Leaf find. But, it was 20 years ago, and no
one recalls what the wrappers looked like. None were saved, they were all sold.
Anyhow, I will continue to research this wrapper mystery.
TED Z