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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.


Monday, November 14, 2022

1983 Thorn Apple Valley Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1983 Thorn Apple Valley had 27 cards in the set; which there are 27 Cub players.

Size of Cards

This set has the following dimensions: 2-1/4" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

Thorn Apple Valley sponsored this set of 27 Chicago Cubs cards, which feature full-color action photos on the front. The cards are approximately 2 1/4" by 3 1/2" in size. The backs contain statistics for each year. The cards are numbered by uniform number. One of the finest sets to collect is this one. It includes terrific action photos and one of the better team cards.

Ryne Sandberg #23 rookie card is part of this set

If you're investing in a Ryne Sandberg rookie, get a graded card from a reputable company to play it safe. One thing to consider is that graded cards keep their value longer and won't be fake.

Chicago Cubs 1983 Thorn Apple Valley Checklist

Number Player
1 Larry Bowa
6 Keith Moreland
7 Jody Davis
10 Leon Durham
11 Ron Cey
16 Steve Lake
20 Thad Bosley
21 Jay Johnstone
22 Bill Buckner
23 Ryne Sandberg
24 Jerry Morales
25 Gary Woods
27 Mel Hall
29 Tom Veryzer
30 Chuck Rainey
31 Fergie Jenkins
32 Craig Lefferts
33 Joe Carter
34 Steve Trout
36 Mike Proly
39 Bill Campbell
41 Warren Brusstar
44 Dick Ruthven
46 Lee Smith
48 Dickie Noles
nno Manager/Coaches
nno team



My favorite Ryne Sandberg rookie card



Ivy is in the background of this team card.



includes hof Fergie Jenkins



One of the first Cubs card of Ron Cey's "The Penguin"