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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.


Thursday, July 14, 2011

1982 Donruss Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1982 Donruss has 660 cards which there are 24 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

The initial 26 cards in the collection belong to the Diamond Kings subset and showcase the artistic talent of Dick Perez, which has consistently been popular among card collectors. Each card front displays a colorful photograph, the Donruss logo, and the year clearly marked at the top. The players' names and positions are creatively placed within a bat at the bottom border of the card, while the team name is nestled inside a baseball near the bat's handle.

The reverse side of these cards displays a combination of black and blue ink on white card stock, highlighting the players' career achievements, biography, and recent statistics. This unique design captures the essence of baseball while adding a touch of creativity to the overall appearance of the cards. I must admit, I was slightly let down by the noticeable drop in the quality of the player images. There was just one photo of ivy and one of the scoreboard at this renowned stadium, considered by many as the finest in the game. This seems to signal the start of a less impressive era. However, one positive aspect is the puzzle that comes with this collection.



Chicago Cubs 1982 Donruss Checklist


Number Player
14 Ivan DeJesus DK
48 Ivan DeJesus
57 Hector Cruz
99 Tim Blackwell
126  Randy Martz
151  Leon Durham
174  Steve Dillard
183  Steve Henderson
225  Jody Davis
252  Lee Smith RC
277  Ken Reitz
300  Mike Lum
309  Jerry Morales
351  Mike Krukow
378  Ken Kravec
403  Bill Buckner
426  Bill Caudill
435  Mike Tyson
477  Dick Tidrow
504  Doug Bird
529  Pat Tabler
533  Mike Griffin
554  Scott Fletcher RC
633  Dave Geisel