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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, March 19, 2024

1988 Topps Major League Leaders Minis Cubs

Number of Cards

77 cards in the 1988 Topps Major League Leaders Minis collection included 3 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

Cards measure approximately 2 1/8" by 2 15/16".

Basic Features

Included in this set are the leaders in various statistical categories for the 1987 season. The backs of the cards are blue-yellow with red lettering. The card number is on the top left, along with the player's biography, the previous year's stats, and a brief description of the categories he led. What distinguishes these cards is the portrait photo in a circle, making this a great set to collect.

Chicago Cubs 1988 League Leaders Minis Checklist

Number Player
43 Andre Dawson
44 Lee Smith
45 Rick Sutcliffe