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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.


Thursday, April 4, 2024

1987 Glossy All-Stars + Rookies Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1985 Topps All-Star Glossy has 22 cards which there is 1 Cubs player

Size of Cards

The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

1987 Glossy All-Stars Basic Features

In this insert set, you will find 22 glossy cards. These cards feature the starters from the 1986 All-Star Game, including the manager and honorary captain. On the front of each card, you will see a vibrant red, white, and blue all-star banner with the year printed above. Most cards display an action shot of the players at the bottom, along with the national league emblem in yellow and red next to the player's name. The backs of the cards are printed in red and blue. Each league, American and National, is represented by 11 cards. Inserted one per rack pack

1987 Glossy Rookies Basic Features

In this particular insert set, there are 22 glossy cards, with one of them featuring a standout Cubs player. This is the initial regular-issue Topps set that incorporates a Glossy Rookie insert card in each jumbo pack. The front of each card showcases a colorful red, white, and blue banner with the year clearly displayed. Furthermore, the cards feature a dynamic action shot of the player's name at the bottom. Flipping the card over reveals an attractive red, white, and blue color scheme on the back.

Chicago Cubs 1987 Glossy All-Stars + Rookies Checklist


Number Player
3 Ryne Sandberg
Chicago Cubs 1987 Glossy Rookies Checklist
22 Rafael Palmeiro