Posted By:
Hal LewisIt was at first... but I think we have now discovered the following facts:
The Satchell Paige AND Jackie Robinson LEAF cards were both printed in 1949...
which makes the 1949 BOWMAN cards for Paige AND Robinson their first "rookie" cards from major sets.
(I know Andy will consider the 1947 Bond Bread card to be Robinson's rookie card, but not many do.)
-----------------------------
There are a few OTHER important rookie cards that were printed in the 1948 BOWMAN set and the 1948-49 LEAF set (Kiner, Spahn, etc.)...
so it will be VERY important to see whether these LEAF cards have "1948" or "1949" on the back. I will check and get back with the answers.