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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, May 2, 2025

1985 Dover 1953 Bowman Color

Number of Cards

1985 Dover reprints set had 48 cards, with 1 Cubs player

Size of Cards

Size: 2 1/2" x 3 3/4"

Basic Features

Dover reprints were published in a magazine-style booklet by Dover Press. Essentially, these are reproductions of renowned cards. The phrase 'Dover Reprint' is printed on the back, alongside the original set's printings. This specific collection is from the renowned 1953 Bowman Color series, which is one of the significant sets from previous years.

Here is the info on 1953 Bowman (click here)

Chicago Cubs 1985 Dover 1953 Bowman Color Checklist


Number Player
48 Hank Sauer