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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.


Showing posts with label 1983 Fleer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1983 Fleer. Show all posts

Thursday, November 30, 2023

1983 Fleer Stamps Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1983 Fleer Stamps has 250 cards which there are 7 Cubs players and one Cubs emblem.

Card Dimensions

The stamps are the following dimensions: 1 1/4" x 1 7/16"

Basic Features

This set features color photos of players and team logos on stamps, which have been a fan favorite for many decades, starting with the 1911 Helmar Stamps T332. The stamps were issued on four different sheets of 72 stamps each.

I love baseball; therefore, there were additional trivia questions about the sport included with the stamps. The stamps are presented below in alphabetical order and are not numbered. Three distinct colored Vend-A-Strip dispensers were also used to distribute the stamps. There were 18 stamps and 11 quizzes in each row of a dispensor, for a total of 288 stamps.

1983 Fleer Stamps Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player
Larry Bowa
Bill Buckner
Leon Durham
Ferguson Jenkins
Randy Martz
Keith Moreland
Bump Wills
Chicago Cubs DP





1983 Fleer Stamps - Panels

1983 stamp dispenser

Monday, November 27, 2023

1983 Fleer - Team Stickers Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1983 Fleer - Team Stickers has 52 cards which there are 3 Cubs emblems

Card Dimensions

The cards are the following dimensions: 2" by 3."

Basic Features

Stickers took the place of gum as the add-in for packs for the second year running. A lawsuit resulted in a decision allowing only Topps to utilize gum as a selling factor for baseball cards. Fleer and Donruss, the newcomers, had to adjust as a result.

Every squad has two standard stickers: one features the team cap and the other the logo. Having said that, there are a few minor differences, such as the placement of the 'Peel' instructions and the gradient background color.

1983 Fleer - Team Stickers Chicago Cubs Checklist

Fleer Stamps Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player
Chicago Cubs cap rainbow green to red
Chicago Cubs cap rainbow red to green
Chicago Cubs Logo



Saturday, July 30, 2011

1983 Fleer Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1983 Fleer has 660 cards which there are 23 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

Color player photos are set within a brown border in 1983 Fleer. The bottom of the card features a team emblem, as well as the player's name and position. Along the upper edge, the Fleer logo may be found.

The backs are vertically formatted and feature a small black-and-white player portrait, as well as stats and a brief bio. As sets go, this was a boring mass-production flop. On a bright side, Ryne Sandberg's rookie card is in this year's spotlight, so it's a must for Cubs fans!.

1983 Fleer Subsets include:

  • Highlights HL (629-646)
  • Checklist cards (647-660)

Notable Cubs Rookies Cards

  • 1983 Fleer #507 Ryne Sandberg RC

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.

1983 Fleer Chicago Cubs Base Checklist




Number Player
490 Doug Bird
491 Larry Bowa
492 Bill Buckner
493 Bill Campbell
494 Jody Davis
495 Leon Durham
496 Steve Henderson
497 Willie Hernandez
498 Fergie Jenkins
499 Jay Johnstone
500 Junior Kennedy
501 Randy Martz
502 Jerry Morales
503 Keith Moreland
504 Dickie Noles
505 Mike Proly
506 Allen Ripley
507 Ryne Sandberg RC
508 Lee Smith
509 Pat Tabler
510 Dick Tidrow
511 Bump Wills
512 Gary Woods