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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.


Wednesday, May 14, 2025

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