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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.


Friday, January 12, 2024

1988 David Berg Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

27 cards were given away in the 1988 season at Wrigley Field, and all 27 cards were Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are over-size 2 7/8" by 4 1/4"

Basic Features

David Berg hotdogs are a major component of Chicago baseball history. The "hot dog" was first served in a professional baseball stadium by pioneer David Berg. That took place in Chicago in 1901.

This 27-card pack was distributed at Wrigley Field in August as a part of the Cubs' unique "baseball card" promotion. The cards featured full-color fronts with the standard bio with career numbers and an attractive photo of David Burg hotdog on the back. Mark Grace, in his rookie card year, is included in the set.

The cards are unnumbered except for uniform number.

Chicago Cubs 1988 David Berg Checklist

Player
Shawon Dunston
Mark Grace
Angel Salazar
Manny Trillo
Vance Law
Scott Sanderson
Jerry Mumphrey
Ryne Sandberg
Gary Varsho
Rafael Palmeiro
Mitch Webster
Darrin Jackson
Greg Maddux
Calvin Schiraldi
Frank DiPino
Pat Perry
Don Zimmer MG
Rick Sutcliffe
Jeff Pico
Al Nipper
Jamie Moyer
Les Lancaster
Rich Gossage
Jody Davis
Andre Dawson
Damon Berryhill
Cubs Coaching Staff/Joe Altobelli/Chuck Cottier