Welcome to the latest column fromRIPPEDsenior writer Greg Bates. Each month, heexamines The Hobby’s current and emerging trends and offers expert opinions on all things collecting.
Bowman Baseball was just making a comeback when I was collecting as a youngster. In 1989, Bowman released its first major baseball set since 1955. One of the founders of The Hobby was back! Now, 35 years later, Bowman is the go-to product for prospects.\xa0