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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