Number of Cards
1981 Drake’s Big Hitters has 33 cards which there are 1 Cubs playerSize of Cards
The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"Basic Features
Food cards from the early twentieth century to the present have a devoted following among collectors. This is only one of hundreds of strange sets available. There are some weird sets that are extremely difficult to obtain or extremely rare, but not this one.Baseball cards have been packed as a promotional component in food products for decades. Drake's Bakery decided to try to capitalize on Hostess' popularity with baseball cards and baked products in 1981.
The front of the cards had a unique design with the player's and team's names prominently displayed, as well as Drake's emblem. With a blue border and action photographs of the athletes, as well as facsimile autographs, this card is a must-have for collecter of food cards.
On the reverse of the cards, the Topps partnership was readily apparent. In a red box on top with what makes a big hitter, a Drake's logo, number on card, under that a player's bio and data can be found.
Drake's Big Hitters Chicago Cubs Checklist
| Number | Player |
| 1981 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 13 | Bill Buckner |
| 1982 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 5 | Bill Buckner |
| 1983 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 2 | Bill Buckner |
| 1984 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 4 | Bill Buckner |
| 7 | Ron Cey |
| 1985 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 6 | Ron Cey |
| 18 | Gary Matthews |
| 28 | Ryne Sandberg |
| 43 | Rick Sutcliffe |
| 1986 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 9 | Keith Moreland |
| 19 | Ryne Sandberg |
| 1987 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 7 | Keith Moreland |
| 21 | Ryne Sandberg |
| 1988 Drake's Big Hitters | |
| 16 | Andre Dawson |
| 31 | Rick Sutcliffe |
