1949 Bowman Baseball Ring and Bank - do they exist?
 

We all know the ads on the bottom of 1949, instructing kids to send some change to get #202 baseball ring or #201 baseball game and bank. I've never actually seen these items anywhere though. Do they actually exist? Does anyone have photos?

Ted Z wrote a really great article on that set in VCBC fairly early on, my issues are in storage but does anyone know if it's mentioned there?

I acquired the Bank premium at the ole Willow Grove Show back in 1985. I still have it, but it is hidden somewhere in my collection of goodies.

The Bowman Ring premium exists. I've never had a chance to get it.


TED Z
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I'd love to see a picture of either, if you know where I can find one.

Haven't had any luck anywhere. If you ever dig it up from within your collection I'd very much enjoy taking a gander!

Bowman bank premium
 

This 1949 Bowman Gum Co. premium is 2" in diameter with a 1" slot for inserting pennies, nickels, and dimes.


http://photos.imageevent.com/tedzan7...BowmanBank.jpg


Sorry for the fuzzy picture.



TED Z
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There is a basketball ring too. The basketball set has six different premiums offered on the cards.

Here's a link to an auction for the football and basketball rings for examples-

http://www.hakes.com/item.asp?Auction=211&ItemNo=131240

The rings can be had somewhat easily if you are ebay diligent. Here's the baseball ring from a September listing

http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-OFFI...p2047675.l2557


The seller actually has a football one listed now.

The real Bowman bank...
 

Sorry to jump in on this a year late, but here is the real bank that was offered by Bowman. I purchased this about 6 years ago and this is the only one I have ever seen. The only thing missing is the plastic players and the instructions. The box is a bit worse for wear but is there.

Cool, and great first post