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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.


Tuesday, December 19, 2023

1988 Classic Blue & Red Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

50 cards in the 1988 Classic Blue also 50 cards in the 1988 Classic Red included 4 Cub players.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

These two 50-card sets were included in a trivia board game. The backs of the cards feature various trivia questions and their answers, which are essential for gameplay. Each card showcases a full-color image of the player, bordered in either blue or red. The game, referred to as a 'travel set,' comes with a mini board, three game pieces, and dice, but notably lacks the cards, which had to be purchased separately, likely due to profit motives.

Chicago Cubs 1988 Classic Blue & Red Checklist


Number Player
157 Andre Dawson
169 Ryne Sandberg
216 Andre Dawson
244 Rick Sutcliffe