1949 Bowman Grey-White Backs

[Bubbyjoe]

I was looking at some cards and noticed a subtle difference in some that I own in the backs and did a little research and realised that there are white and grey backs for 1949 bowman Baseball. Does anybody know which is more rare and the premium the more rare one would bring possibly? Thanks

[jayshum]

A few years agi, I completed a 1949 Bowman master set with both back colors for cards 1-3 and 5-73. From what I remember, there was no premium for either color and there didn't seem to be any significant difference in availability for either color back.

[Bubbyjoe]

Originally Posted by jayshum

A few years agi, I completed a 1949 Bowman master set with both back colors for cards 1-3 and 5-73. From what I remember, there was no premium for either color and there didn't seem to be any significant difference in availability for either color back.

Thanks Jay! Very cool that you completed the master set!

[G1911]

I have found the grey backs to be tougher, but only tougher relatively to the white stock. Neither is hard to find.

[GasHouseGang]

Can someone show the difference between the white and gray back. Are these white or gray backs?

[G1911]

The difference is pretty drastic in hand - this isn't a subtle white vs. cream type thing but a clear grey and a clear white. A scanner can sometimes make it look a little tough individually, but side by side it is hard to miss. White backs only exist for 1-3, 5-73, the first two sheets of cards (I am not aware of real evidence that this was 1 series or 2 series released).