Bruce Edwards 1978 1948 Bowman Reprint Baseball Card Back
Description
A 1978 1948 Bowman reprint baseball card of Bruce Edwards. The back of card number 43 in the set reads, "43 - Bruce Edwards Catcher - Brooklyn Dodgers Born : Quincy, Ill. July 15, 1923 Bats : Right Throws : Right Height : 5 : 8 Weight : 180 Regarded as one of best receivers in major leagues. He started in Organized Baseball in 1941 with Santa Barbara in California League. Until 1947 when he caught 130 games for Dodgers, he had never caught a full season with one team. After spending three years in service, he returned to baseball with Mobile of Southern Association and had caught 62 games for them when he was called up to Dodgers. In 1947 he was chosen as catcher on National League All-Star team. Led National League catchers in putouts and double plays for 1947. Ask for Blony Bubble Gum The Bubble Gun with the three different flavors Bowman Gum, Inc. Copyright 1948 (Reprinted 1978)". See Bowman_Gum_Cards_BW_085 for the card front.
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1978–1978