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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.


Thursday, February 17, 2022

1987 O-Pee-Chee Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1987 O-Pee-Chee has 396 cards which there are 17 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

The front of the card features a faux wood grain border that encircles a vibrant player photo. At the bottom, the O-Pee-Chee logo appears in bold black letters, while the ballplayer's name is displayed in black characters set against a colorful box. Each card also showcases the logo of the corresponding team in one corner. On the reverse side, the athlete's name, position, card number, and statistics are printed in a horizontal layout using yellow and black. The standard content is presented in both English and French.



Chicago Cubs 1987 O-Pee-Chee Checklist


Number Player
16 Ed Lynch
23 Lee Smith
32 Manny Trillo
58 Chico Walker
138 Bob Dernier
142 Rick Sutcliffe
143 Ryne Sandberg
147 Steve Trout
177 Keith Moreland
270 Jody Davis
290 Leon Durham
294 Terry Francona
297 Frank DiPino
346 Shawon Dunston
381 Dennis Eckersley
383 Ron Davis
390 Gary Matthews

































Wednesday, February 16, 2022

1988 Topps Bazooka Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1988 Topps Bazooka has 22 cards which there are 1 Cubs player

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

The card design included a white border around the player's photo, with the Topps logo, team, and player name contained in a box in the lower right corner that was supposed to look like a Bazooka gum wrapper.

The reverse is red, white, and blue. A complete bio, MLB statistics, and a highlight from their professional career are all included. Gray backs are also available in some sets, although they do not provide any additional value. The phrase "Bazooka" appears on the back of the card as a poor background for the statistics. First set since 1971

Chicago Cubs 1989 Topps Bazooka Checklist



Number Player
19 Ryne Sandberg




Tuesday, February 15, 2022

1982 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 3 Chicago Cubs

Number of Cards

There are 30 cards in the 1982 Cramer Baseball Legends set out of a total of 124 cards produced over four years. In the 82 set, there are five notable all-time Cubs players.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

Cramer Sports Promotions, which subsequently became Pacific Trading Cards, released this collection. It's the first of four 30-card series that built up a 120-card set released over four years, from 1980 to 1983.

The roster is mostly made up of Hall of Fame caliber players, and it is full of stars and legends from the game. Each card features a sepia photograph and a pleasing design. The backs of the cards provide crucial information, a brief player biography, and a major league statistical record.


Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number Player
1980 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 1
20 Rogers Hornsby wearing Cubs uniform
23 Billy Herman
28 Chuck Connors
1981 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 2
33 Ernie Banks
42 Joe Tinker
1982 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 3
71 Mordecai Brown
72 Gabby Hartnett
75 Charlie Grimm
83 Stan Hack
84 Frank Chance
1983 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 4
92 Kiki Cuyler
95 Riggs Stephenson
97 Hack Wilson
100 Fred Lindstrom








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Monday, February 14, 2022

1980 Topps Burger King Pinch, Hit and Run

Number of Cards

1980 Topps Burger King has 33 cards which there are 1 Cubs player

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

The Burger King emblem is featured on the front of the cards along with the words "Collector's Series" in green ink. The 1980 Topps Burger King Pinch, Hit and Run Baseball checklist is divided into three phases: pitchers (cards 1-11), batters (cards 12-22), and base stealers/runners (cards 23-33). Each subset is numbered alphabetically according to the players' names. The back of the cards has a black and red background with the usual bio and stats.

Burger King turned out to be a disappointment for Cubs collectors, as they only had one other set that featured a Cubs player. It was a 1987 non-licensed 20-card All-Pro #18 set, which included Ryne Sandberg.

Chicago Cubs 1980 Topps Burger King Pinch, Hit and Run Checklist


Number Player
11 Bruce Sutter



Saturday, February 12, 2022

1980 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 1 Chicago Cubs

Number of Cards

There are 30 cards in the 1981 Cramer Baseball Legends set out of a total of 124 cards produced over four years. In the 81 set, there are three notable all-time Cubs players. Rogers Hornsby would ordinarily be a cardinal, but Mr. Cramer had to pick between a dirty bird and the Chichago Cubs, a renowned historical fraternity. It's self-evident.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

Cramer Sports Promotions, later known as Pacific Trading Cards, unveiled this series. This initial set is the first of four 30-card collections that together form a 120-card set released between 1980 and 1983. The lineup predominantly showcases Hall of Fame level players, including numerous game stars and legends. Every card showcases a sepia-toned photo and an attractive layout. On the reverse side, essential details, a concise player bio, and key MLB stats are provided.

Chicago Cubs 1980 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 1 Checklist


Number Player
1980 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 1
20 Rogers Hornsby wearing Cubs uniform
23 Billy Herman
28 Chuck Connors
1981 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 2
33 Ernie Banks
42 Joe Tinker
1982 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 3
71 Mordecai Brown
72 Gabby Hartnett
75 Charlie Grimm
83 Stan Hack
84 Frank Chance
1983 Cramer Baseball Legends Series 4
92 Kiki Cuyler
95 Riggs Stephenson
97 Hack Wilson
100 Fred Lindstrom