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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.


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