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.
1982 Fleer has 660 cards which there are 23 Cubs players and 1 Checklist
Card Dimensions
The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"
Basic Features
The fronts include a color image flanked by a color-coded frame for each team. In an oval at the bottom of the card, the players' name, team, and position are listed. The backs are blue, white, and yellow and include the logos of the teams as well as the MLB logo, as well as player data and highlights.
1982 Donruss has 660 cards which there are 24 Cubs players
Card Dimensions
The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"
Basic Features
The initial 26 cards in the collection belong to the Diamond Kings subset and showcase the artistic talent of Dick Perez, which has consistently been popular among card collectors. Each card front displays a colorful photograph, the Donruss logo, and the year clearly marked at the top. The players' names and positions are creatively placed within a bat at the bottom border of the card, while the team name is nestled inside a baseball near the bat's handle.
The reverse side of these cards displays a combination of black and blue ink on white card stock, highlighting the players' career achievements, biography, and recent statistics. This unique design captures the essence of baseball while adding a touch of creativity to the overall appearance of the cards. I must admit, I was slightly let down by the noticeable drop in the quality of the player images. There was just one photo of ivy and one of the scoreboard at this renowned stadium, considered by many as the finest in the game. This seems to signal the start of a less impressive era. However, one positive aspect is the puzzle that comes with this collection.
