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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.


Friday, March 22, 2024

1982 All Star Game Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

180 cards in the All Star Game collection included 5 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are approximately 1 1/4" by 2"

Basic Features

The 1982 All-Star Game Official Program included a set of foldout sheets, each containing 30 cards. These cards showcased vibrant action photos on the front and provided brief biographical information on the reverse side. However, overall, this set was considered uninteresting.

Chicago Cubs 1982 All Star Game Checklist


Player
Larry Bowa
Bill Buckner
Leon Durham
Steve Henderson
Randy Martz







The image above showcases Ron Cey before he joined the North Siders, marking the start of his successful career with the Cubs and solidifying his place as one of the most beloved players of all time.