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This blog will explore the baseball card collecting hobby of the 1980s, particularly highlighting the Chicago Cubs. Unlike vintage baseball cards, most modern cards are quite budget-friendly. The different sets will be much easier to find. Therefore, with thousands of cards in the mix, we will begin with the 80 Topps and conclude with the highly valuable 1985 Topps Mini Test. The pinnacle of this era was marked by the Sandberg Rookie of the Year in 1983.


Thursday, February 23, 2023

1982 Topps Blackless Variation Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

396 cards in the 1982 Topps Blackless Variation collection included 9 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

The rarest "mistake" cards in Topps history come from the 1982 Blackless set. are considered to be a genuine variation of the 1982 Topps Regular Set and are referred to as "Blackless" because they lack a facsimile signature and the black border that traditionally encircles the player image. These cards are listed on the A to C sheet and are incredibly uncommon.

The "A" and "B" Sheet Cards were Found in Long Island, N.Y. While The "C" Sheet cards were Found in The Greater Detroit Area.

To prevent purchasing a false piece of history, always get a professionally graded card from a recognized provider. In the future, graded cards will be significantly more valuable.

Chicago Cubs 1982 Topps Blackless Variation Checklist


Number Player
89 Steve Henderson
117 Rawly Eastwick
215 Mike Krukow
245 Ken Reitz
324 Steve Dillard
484 Ivan DeJesus
580 Bobby Bonds
663 Hector Cruz
760 Bill Buckner