Card Sets
ID: PGC-48a006
1948 Bowman Basketball
Quick Specifications
Classification
Card Sets
Market Volatility
77% (High)
Est. Auction Freq
5 / month
The first major professional basketball set. It contains the only sanctioned rookie card of George Mikan, the NBA's first true superstar center.
Condition & Grading Challenges
Standard Condition Check: Inspect all four corners under 10x magnification. Ensure surface is free of wax stains and gum residue (vintage) or print lines (modern).
Investment Profile
General Market: Tracks with the broader sports card index (SCI-500).
Expert Context
"The 1948 Bowman Basketball serves as a critical data point for the card sets index. Based on our current data (Seed: 55541379), verified listings for this item show a high variation in pricing."
Cite This Entry
"1948 Bowman Basketball." PreGradeCards Institutional Wiki, 2026, http://pregradecards.com/wiki/1948-bowman-basketball. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
Metric Data LIVE
Category Volatility
A
Reliability
887
Trend Score
"This topic is currently active in 5 upcoming major auction houses."
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