Welcome Cubs Fans!

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.


Sunday, May 25, 2025

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.
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