Alex - Bowman53
bowman53.bsky.social
Alex - Bowman53
@bowman53.bsky.social
Alex here! Filmmaker, Teacher, Vintage Card Collector. I make videos about baseball cards & baseball history. SABR member.
https://www.youtube.com/@bowman53
Some of you may not be too surprised to learn how excited I am to finally be able to see this! youtu.be/-1o8FTXQuzo?...
The First 10 Minutes of "The American Revolution" | PBS
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November 17, 2025 at 9:55 PM
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Henry Sandham's 1894 painting is lost, but the engraving (a "Goupilgravure") survives. Not better when colorized, by contemporary or later hands, it depicts a Temple Cup contest between Baltimore and host New York.
November 16, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Doing some research on Hank Aaron. Anyone have strong book recommendations?
November 15, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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What was the very first baseball card?

Check out this excellent history lesson from Alex at Bowman53. @bowman53.bsky.social
The Origins Of Baseball Cards
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November 7, 2025 at 8:26 PM
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I had a great time last night, talking baseball cards, baseball art and baseball card art with @bowman53.bsky.social and artist Tim Carroll on Card Room Live. If you weren't able to join us last night check it out when you can. Fun stuff.

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Card Room Live | Session 148
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November 3, 2025 at 4:03 PM
LIVE NOW with @beautyofagame.bsky.social and artist Tim Carroll. Join us! youtube.com/live/yRvohdu...
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Aw shucks - thanks fellas!!
The Ken Burns of Cardboard, SABR’s own Alex Newton, just released this fantastic video on the earliest baseball cards. youtu.be/Xf39x6NtOMA
The Origins Of Baseball Cards
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November 2, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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Join us tonight at 8PM as artist Tim Carroll and I talk with Alex on Card Room Live.
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CARD ROOM LIVE TONIGHT 8PM ET Jimmy from Beauty Of A Game and artist Tim Carroll join the hangout!
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November 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Watch Now on my YouTube channel youtu.be/Xf39x6NtOMA?si… This video shares the first baseball cards as well as a virtual tour of the famed Elysian Fields. Hope you enjoy#vintagebaseballl#vintagebaseballcardsd#baseballhistoryr#americanhistoryr#hobokene#elysianfieldsds
The Origins Of Baseball Cards
YouTube video by BOWMAN53
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November 1, 2025 at 2:24 PM
LIVE NOW with three fellow vintage collectors sharing stories behind their cards. Join in! youtube.com/live/YXkmRN0...
Card Room Live | Session 140
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September 1, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Most collectors don’t realize their 1955 Bowman cards are in fact fully functioning mini-tv sets 😉 #cardsky
August 30, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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Congrats to Kyle Schwarber! First Phillies player to hit 4 HRs since Mike Schmidt in 1976. sabr.org/research/art...
August 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
LIVE NOW with two vintage collectors who have built and completed the 1941 Play Ball set. Join in! youtube.com/live/U-CrvCI...
August 11, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Had a great time on Card Room Live last night chatting with Phil Rosenzweig, author of the new book 'One Splendid Season' which features the Hassan triplefolder set. youtube.com/live/6eDYI7b...
Card Room Live | Session 136
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August 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
LIVE NOW chatting with Phil Rosenzweig, author of 'One Splendid Season' featuring Hassan Triplefolder PreWar cards - join in! youtube.com/live/6eDYI7b...
August 3, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Tonight on Card Room Live 8PM ET - Phil Rosenzweig,
SABR member and author of 'One Splendid Season.' Join in! youtube.com/@bowman53
August 3, 2025 at 7:24 PM
LIVE NOW - chatting about unique pre-war cards that beautifully depict early baseball. Join us! www.youtube.com/live/9IXnd-P...
Early Baseball On Cardboard - A Visual History
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July 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
LIVE at 8PM ET chatting with a fellow vintage collector about rare and beautiful pre-war cards that are early depictions of the game of baseball. Join us! #cardsky www.youtube.com/live/9IXnd-P...
Early Baseball On Cardboard - A Visual History
Join us for a fascinating hour-long Hobby Palooza livestream as Alex of @bowman53 and Max of @maxajackson89 take a deep dive into the roots of the baseball card hobby. From the earliest 19th-century t...
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July 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Happy Sunday! Please enjoy this recent video I put together about Ty Cobb and his striking E95 caramel card. Some baseball history and hobby love. Full video available here: youtu.be/quq-Ax40DkY #cardsky
July 13, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Hope you’ll check out my latest video on Ty Cobb and his E95 candy card. Full video at link below! #cardsky youtu.be/quq-Ax40DkY?...
July 12, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Thank you kindly!!
A wonderful video by @bowman53.bsky.social. The intertwining of Ty Cobb's own words and a fictional journey of his card made for a very enjoyable watch. #cardsky

Ty Cobb In His Own Words
Ty Cobb In His Own Words
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July 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
LIVE NOW with two vintage collectors sharing and discussing their card room displays. Join in! youtube.com/live/rtA0IA4...
July 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
LIVE NOW chatting with a fellow collector about his collection, including a focus on the Philadelphia A's - join in! #cardsky youtube.com/live/5mpAPUL...
June 23, 2025 at 12:00 AM
LIVE NOW - some fellow collectors share their vintage magazines and game programs. Join in! youtube.com/live/yVggxM3...
June 16, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Part of the joy of crafting my videos is researching and discovering photographs that I have not previously seen. Here are a few engaging images of Ty Cobb that will be used in my next piece. #cardsky
June 13, 2025 at 6:04 PM