Why is 1989 Bowman considered important in card collecting?

1989 Bowman marked a significant return to the market after decades away, reestablishing Bowman as a major player in the trading card industry. The set's clean design and focus on photography made it influential for how modern Bowman sets are designed today.

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1989 Bowman Lee Smith #19 baseball trading card front — Lee Smith 1989 Bowman #19 - Baseball Trading Card

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The 1989 Bowman Lee Smith #19 captures the Boston Red Sox closer from Bowman's iconic late-1980s baseball card release.

Lee Smith

Name: 1989 Bowman Lee Smith #19
Brand: Bowman
SKU: sports_card_01KK57QNDF004PBN3WKVJ9BY4N

1989 • Bowman

Major League Baseball • Boston Red Sox

1989 Bowman Major League Baseball Boston Red Sox Near Mint

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The 1989 Bowman Lee Smith #19 is a vintage baseball card from one of the hobby's most recognizable sets. Bowman's 1989 release featured a clean, straightforward design that defined late-80s card aesthetics—crisp photography, bold team colors, and a no-frills approach to player presentation. Lee Smith, the dominant closer for the Boston Red Sox, appears on card #19 in this foundational set. For collectors building vintage Red Sox collections, completing 1989 Bowman, or investing in cards from baseball's pre-modern grading era, this card holds steady appeal. The 1989 Bowman set remains popular among those seeking authentic 1980s cardboard without the premium pricing of earlier Topps releases. Whether you're a Red Sox fan, a closer-focused collector, or someone interested in Bowman's historical role in the hobby, the 1989 Bowman Lee Smith offers accessible vintage appeal and straightforward set-building value.

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Year

1989

Brand

Bowman

Card Number

#19

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Lee Smith

Team

Boston Red Sox

League

Major League Baseball

Sport

Baseball

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English

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