1988 Score Wax Box Bottom Panels

Number of Cards

1988 Score Wax Box includes 6 cards, featuring 3 Cubs.

Card Dimensions

The panels are the following dimensions: Size: 5 1/8" x 7 1/8"

Basic Features

4-card panels cut from the bottom of the wax pack boxes. The name "wax" originates from the wax paper used for packaging baseball cards from the 1930s until 1991. This packaging method gained popularity because it effectively safeguarded of the cards. You can also cut the panel to create individual cards that easily fit into an album.

Chicago Cubs 1988 Score Wax Box Bottom Panels Checklist

Number	Player
4	Gabby Hartnett
12	Ryne Sandberg
16	Andre Dawson

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1987 Classic Board Game

Number of Cards

The 1987 Classic Board Game includes 100 cards, featuring 1 Cubs player.

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

This collection was originally given out as part of a trivia board game. The backs of the cards feature numerous trivia questions (along with their answers) that are utilized during gameplay. A deep green border surrounds the vibrant photo. The games were created by Game Time, Ltd. and could be found in toy shops as well as through card vendors. The object of the game is to score more runs than your opponent(s) by correctly answering questions.

Chicago Cubs 1987 Classic Board Game Checklist

Number	Player
35	Ryne Sandberg

1987 Swell Prototypes

Number of Cards

The 1987 Swell Prototypes includes 7 cards, featuring 2 Cubs players and 1 VAR.

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

The collection was created by the Philadelphia Chewing Gum Corporation, known for their Swell brand of chewing gum. This was a trial production for the renowned sets of 1989 Swell Baseball Greats, 1990 Swell Baseball Greats, 1991 Swell Baseball Greats. Unfortunately, Swell had not released a baseball card since the 1948 R448 Swell Sport Thrills, and regrettably, there were no Cubs cards included.

Chicago Cubs 1985 Topps Mini Checklist

Number	Player
116	Terry Francona Silver Border
116	Terry Francona White Border
661	Leon Durham

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1988 Donruss Chicago Cubs Team Book

Number of Cards

1988 Donruss Chicago Cubs Team Book includes 27 cards, featuring all Cubs players.

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

Presented in a 4-page book with a striking red cover, this collection features three non-perforated pages, each containing 9 cards (for a total of 27 cards), along with a full-page perforated puzzle of Stan Musial. Donruss managed to incorporate players who are labeled with "NEW" as their card number due to trades or rookie call-ups, while those that belong to the main 1988 Donruss set show a copyright year of 1988, which is different from the 1987 copyright found on the primary set.

1988 Donruss Chicago Cubs Team Book Checklist

Number	Player
40	Mark Grace RR
68	Rick Sutcliffe
119	Jody Davis
146	Shawon Dunston
169	Jamie Moyer
191	Leon Durham
242	Ryne Sandberg
269	Andre Dawson
315	Paul Noce
324	Rafael Palmeiro
438	Dave Martinez
447	Jerry Mumphrey
488	Jim Sundberg
516	Manny Trillo
539	Greg Maddux
561	Les Lancaster
570	Frank DiPino
639	Damon Berryhill
646	Scott Sanderson
NEW	Mike Bielecki
NEW	Rich Gossage
NEW	Drew Hall
NEW	Darrin Jackson
NEW	Vance Law
NEW	Al Nipper
NEW	Angel Salazar
NEW	Calvin Schiraldi

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The book on the right does not feature a yellow triangle in the corner, and the players depicted within are from different teams, such as St. Louis.

1987 Star Baseball Hall of Shame

Number of Cards

1987 Baseball Hall of Shame has 32 cards which there are 2 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

This collection was quite unique and was sold in rack packs for a nickel. Indeed, the Cubs have had some real gems over the years.

Chicago Cubs 1987 Star Baseball Hall of Shame Checklist

Number	Player
15	Chicago Fans
30	Jimmy St. Vrain

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1987-89 Sports Collectors Warehouse

Number of Cards

1987 Sports Collectors Warehouse has 23 cards which there are 1 Cubs player

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

Created by Sports Collectors Warehouse to highlight the original lithograph art of artist Christopher Paluso, these cards are crafted from a slightly thinner card stock than usual. The celebrated sports artist Christopher Paluso's artwork has graced the covers of All-Star Game programs and various sports magazines.

Billy Herman

Billy Herman had a remarkable 15-year career in the major leagues, consistently earning All-Star honors. He ranked among the top five in MVP voting on three occasions and participated in four World Series. After spending ten years with the Cubs, he was traded to the Brooklyn Dodgers as the front office believed that second baseman Lou Stringer was prepared to step up to the major leagues. Although Lou had one standout season with the Cubs, he too was traded later in his career.

1985 Jack Brickhouse Chicago Cubs Playing Cards

Number of Cards

1985 Jack Brickhouse has 54 cards which are Cubbies! Well almost

Card Dimensions

Cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

In 1985, Jack Brickhouse Chicago Cubs Playing Cards were released. All images on the cards are presented in black and white. The deck includes of 52 standard playing cards, two jokers, and a four-card history of the Cubs. The cards showcase the work of Chicago sports photographer George Brace. It appears that the set is unlicensed, as the Cubs logo has been modified.

One card in this deck features Babe Ruth, with the inscription 'The Called Shot,' which technically does not qualify as a Cubs card.

1985 Baseball Cards Magazine Repli-Cards

Number of Cards

1985 Baseball Card Magazine has 6 cards which there are 2 Cubs players plus two panels

Card Dimensions

The hand cut cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

In 1985, a set was produced featuring reproductions of renowned Cubs players who were significant stars. These cards were issued as inserts panels in the Baseball Cards Magazine.

Chicago Cubs 1985 Baseball Card Magazine Checklist

Number	Player
242	Ernie Banks hand cut
408	Chuck Connors hand cut
25/408	Chuck Connors Panel
202/242	Mickey Mantle / Ernie Banks Panel

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1984 National Convention Uncut Sheet

Number of Cards

One Cub players was on the giveaway panel.

Size of Cards

The over-size cards measures approximately 7 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Basic Features

This uncut sheet of nine cards showcases players who participated in the 5th National Sports Card Convention. The front displays black and white images of the players, while the reverse side is left blank. These eight standard-sized cards were distributed during the 1984 5th Annual National event at the Aspen Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Chicago Cubs 1984 National Convention Checklist

Number	Player
-	Bill Hands

1989 Key Food Discs

Number of Cards

20 disks in the 1989 Key Food Discs collection included 1 Cubs player.

Size of Cards

The size of the disks are approximately 2 5/8" in diameter

Basic Features

For the third consecutive year, the Key Foods brand has released these discs, which are valued equally to the MSA Iced Tea discs. To my knowledge, 1989 marked the last year they were issued. Key Food is a grocery chain located in the New York City region. Each disc showcases vibrant color portraits of players set against red stars on a yellow backdrop. The player's name and team are displayed in black text near the bottom, while team logos are absent. On the reverse side, you'll find player biographies and statistics from 1988 printed in blue. Additionally, these sets were released under the Tetley Teas and Our own tea brand and were included in their tea bag boxes.

Chicago Cubs Key Food Discs Checklist

Number	Player
14	Andre Dawson

1984-85 Sports Design Products

Number of Cards

The 1984-85 Sports Design set features 48 cards, including 2 Hall of Fame players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

This collection was released in two series and showcases the artwork of sports illustrator Doug West. Produced and distributed by Sports Design Products, it highlights two of the greatest Chicago Cubs players ever, both of whom are enshrined in the Hall of Fame. It's truly a fantastic addition for any 80s card enthusiast. The front displays a portrait of the player, while the back provides an excellent summary of their career and lifetime statistics.

Chicago Cubs 1984 Sports Design

Number	Player
21	Ernie Banks
46	Fergie Jenkins

1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Americana

Number of Cards

64 postcards in the Marketcom Conlon set which there are 3 Cubs.

Size of Cards

The postcards measures approximately 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic Features

Showcasing sepia-toned images of baseball legends captured by Charles Martin Conlon from 1905 to 1935, these postcards were released in two editions, each featuring 32 borderless postcards housed in a sepia-toned folder. This collection was created in very limited quantities and is regarded as one of the more elusive Conlon sets, particularly when found in pristine condition.

To ensure you don't purchase a counterfeit piece of history, always obtain a professionally graded card from a trusted seller. Graded cards are expected to appreciate significantly in value over time.

Chicago Cubs 1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Americana Checklist

Number	Player
-	Rogers Hornsby
-	Joe McCarthy
-	Hack Wilson

1989 Rainier Farms Discs

Number of Cards

1989 Rainier Farms Discs has 20 cards which there are 1 Cubs player

Size of Cards

The size of the discs measure approximately 2 3/4"

Basic Features

When you buy bakery items from Rainier Farms, you'll receive these discs that showcase the same design and checklist as the 1989 collections from Bimbo, Holsum, and Holsum Schafer's Super Stars. These were developed in collaboration with the Major League Baseball Players Association and Mike Schechter Associates, also known as MSA.

Chicago Cubs 1989 Rainier Farms Discs Checklist

Number	Player
12	Mark Grace

1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Immortals

Number of Cards

Three all-time great Cub players were among the 60 cards in the Sporting News Conlon collection.

Size of Cards

The over-size cards measures approximately 4 1/2" x 6 1/8"

Basic Features

This collection showcases photographs from The Sporting News' archives, spanning from 1915 to 1935, featuring the work of photographer Charles Martin Conlon. Each card lists the players' names, their respective teams at the time the photos were taken, and their positions during the season. Additionally, a card number is located in the lower right corner.

Chicago Cubs 1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Immortals Checklist

Number	Player
26	Rogers Hornsby
39	Joe McCarthy
60	Hack Wilson

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