1951 Bowman #165, Ted Williams ⭐ Teddy Ballgame
When I got back into the hobby, I knew that I needed a playing days card of Ted Williams and this is the first Ted Williams card I acquired.
Ted Williams is arguably the greatest hitter in baseball history.
His hitting skill and discipline at the plate were unmatched.
He is also an American Hero selflessly sacrificing nearly five full seasons, in his prime, to serve as a fighter pilot in both World War II and the Korean War. His ability to return from military service and continue to dominate Major League pitching stands as a lasting testament to his greatness and patriotism.

1951 Bowman #1, Whitey Ford RC ⭐
On October 7, 1950, at Yankee Stadium, rookie pitcher Whitey Ford took the mound for the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series. For a 21-year-old, Ford was unflappable and held the Philadelphia Phillies to just one unearned run over 8 2/3 innings. His stellar performance sealed the Yankees’ 5–2 victory and completed their sweep, launching Ford’s legendary Hall of Fame career.
Whitey Ford's season was so impressive that it earned him Card #1 in the 1951 Bowman Baseball Card set - even though he did not play a single game in 1951 due to his service in the U.S. Army. The back of this card may be the best ever on any baseball card.

1951 Bowman #6, Don Newcombe ⭐ MLB Pioneer
On September 19, 1956, Don Newcombe hit two HRs in one game, for the third time in his career. The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Cardinals in a 17 – 2 slaughter.
Don Newcombe played in the Negro League for the Newark Eagles.

1951 Bowman baseball cards are small pieces of cardboard art. ❤

1951 Bowman #258, Luke Easter RC. ⭐ MLB Pioneer
On August 11, 1949, Luscious "Luke" Easter made his debut in The Show with the Cleveland Indians at 34 years-old. Luke started his professional baseball career in the Negro League with the Homestead Grays. He led the Grays to the 1948 Negro League World Series Championship.
Easter was best known for his powerful home runs, colloquially known as "Easter Eggs."
When told by a fan one time that the fan had seen Easter's longest home run in person, Easter is reported to have replied, "If it came down, it wasn't my longest."😂