'49 Bowman Muncrief mystery

[tedzan]

The picture on the 1949 Bowman is Bob Muncrief when he was with the Pirates in 1949. And, of course the back of this card
identifies him with the Pirates.
As you know, this card was printed on the 7th (last sheet) of the 36-card format that Bowman had in production (1948-1952).
There are several other anomalies in this last group of 36 cards in this set; therefore, I do not find it unusual that Muncrief is
depicted with a Giants uniform. Another error is the Norman Young card which actually depicts Bobby Young.

It is obvious (to me) that the George Moll Advertising Agency was in a hurry to complete the printing of this set, by "stuffing"
this last sheet with ballplayers who had retired; and, some notable new rookies. Most disappointing of all.....they re-printed
12 cards from earlier series to fill out this sheet.....instead of including guys like Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, Ted Kluzsewski,
Del Ennis, Granny Hamner, Nellie Fox, Hank Bauer, Hal Newhouser, Mel Parnell, Ellis Kinder, Ewell Blackwell & Casey Stengel.


Best regards,

TED Z