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This blog will discuss the 1980s and the baseball card collecting hobby, with a focus on the Chicago Cubs. Contrary to vintage baseball cards, the majority of modern cards are affordable. The various sets will be considerably simpler to obtain. So, with thousands of cards in between, we'll start with 80 Topps and end with 89 Upper Deck. The apex of this period was represented by the Sandberg Rookie of the Year in 1983.


Sunday, July 31, 2011

1983 O-Pee-Chee Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1983 O-Pee-Chee has 396 cards which there are 11 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

The card fronts feature dynamic action shots of players, framed in white and highlighted with a colorful border. A circular headshot of the player in the lower right corner provides a personal element, while the player's name, team affiliation, and bilingual position are displayed in the lower left.

On the back, a striking pink and white design presents the player's name and a brief biography at the top. Below that, fans can find the player's major league statistics along with bilingual career highlights. Each card is also adorned with the recognizable O-Pee-Chee logo, ensuring a consistent and appealing look across the collection.

Subsets include
  • Super Veteran (SV)
  • All-Star (AS)

Notable Cubs Rookies Cards

  • 1983 Fleer #83 Ryne Sandberg RC



Chicago Cubs 1983 O-Pee-Chee Base Checklist


Number Player
15 Ron Cey
47 Wayne Nordhagen
58 Keith Moreland
83 Ryne Sandberg
99 Dickie Noles
125 Leon Durham
152 Jay Johnstone
230 Fergie Jenkins
231 Fergie Jenkins SV
250 Bill Buckner
305 Larry Bowa
























Saturday, July 30, 2011

1983 Fleer Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1983 Fleer has 660 cards which there are 23 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

Color player photos are set within a brown border in 1983 Fleer. The bottom of the card features a team emblem, as well as the player's name and position. Along the upper edge, the Fleer logo may be found.

The backs are vertically formatted and feature a small black-and-white player portrait, as well as stats and a brief bio. As sets go, this was a boring mass-production flop. On a bright side, Ryne Sandberg's rookie card is in this year's spotlight, so it's a must for Cubs fans!.

1983 Fleer Subsets include:

  • Highlights HL (629-646)
  • Checklist cards (647-660)


Notable Cubs Rookies Cards

  • 1983 Fleer #507 Ryne Sandberg RC


1983 Fleer Chicago Cubs Base Checklist




1983 Fleer Chicago Cubs Base Checklist


Number Player
490 Doug Bird
491 Larry Bowa
492 Bill Buckner
493 Bill Campbell
494 Jody Davis
495 Leon Durham
496 Steve Henderson
497 Willie Hernandez
498 Fergie Jenkins
499 Jay Johnstone
500 Junior Kennedy
501 Randy Martz
502 Jerry Morales
503 Keith Moreland
504 Dickie Noles
505 Mike Proly
506 Allen Ripley
507 Ryne Sandberg RC
508 Lee Smith
509 Pat Tabler
510 Dick Tidrow
511 Bump Wills
512 Gary Woods