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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.


Saturday, May 24, 2025

1985 Baseball Cards Magazine Repli-Cards

Number of Cards

1985 Baseball Card Magazine has 6 cards which there are 2 Cubs players plus two panels

Card Dimensions

The hand cut cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

In 1985, a set was produced featuring reproductions of renowned Cubs players who were significant stars. These cards were issued as inserts panels in the Baseball Cards Magazine.

Chicago Cubs 1985 Baseball Card Magazine Checklist


Number Player
242 Ernie Banks hand cut
408 Chuck Connors hand cut
25/408 Chuck Connors Panel
202/242 Mickey Mantle / Ernie Banks Panel








Tuesday, May 20, 2025

1984 National Convention Uncut Sheet

Number of Cards

One Cub players was on the giveaway panel.

Size of Cards

The over-size cards measures approximately 7 1/2" x 10 1/2"

Basic Features

This uncut sheet of nine cards showcases players who participated in the 5th National Sports Card Convention. The front displays black and white images of the players, while the reverse side is left blank. These eight standard-sized cards were distributed during the 1984 5th Annual National event at the Aspen Hotel in Parsippany, New Jersey.

Chicago Cubs 1984 National Convention Checklist


Number Player
- Bill Hands

Monday, May 19, 2025

1989 Key Food Discs

Number of Cards

20 disks in the 1989 Key Food Discs collection included 1 Cubs player.

Size of Cards

The size of the disks are approximately 2 5/8" in diameter

Basic Features

For the third consecutive year, the Key Foods brand has released these discs, which are valued equally to the MSA Iced Tea discs. To my knowledge, 1989 marked the last year they were issued. Key Food is a grocery chain located in the New York City region. Each disc showcases vibrant color portraits of players set against red stars on a yellow backdrop. The player's name and team are displayed in black text near the bottom, while team logos are absent. On the reverse side, you'll find player biographies and statistics from 1988 printed in blue. Additionally, these sets were released under the Tetley Teas and Our own tea brand and were included in their tea bag boxes.

Chicago Cubs Key Food Discs Checklist


Number Player
14 Andre Dawson

Sunday, May 18, 2025

1984-85 Sports Design Products

Number of Cards

The 1984-85 Sports Design set features 48 cards, including 2 Hall of Fame players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

This collection was released in two series and showcases the artwork of sports illustrator Doug West. Produced and distributed by Sports Design Products, it highlights two of the greatest Chicago Cubs players ever, both of whom are enshrined in the Hall of Fame. It's truly a fantastic addition for any 80s card enthusiast. The front displays a portrait of the player, while the back provides an excellent summary of their career and lifetime statistics.

Chicago Cubs 1984 Sports Design


Number Player
21 Ernie Banks
46 Fergie Jenkins




Saturday, May 17, 2025

1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Americana

Number of Cards

64 postcards in the Marketcom Conlon set which there are 3 Cubs.

Size of Cards

The postcards measures approximately 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic Features

Showcasing sepia-toned images of baseball legends captured by Charles Martin Conlon from 1905 to 1935, these postcards were released in two editions, each featuring 32 borderless postcards housed in a sepia-toned folder. This collection was created in very limited quantities and is regarded as one of the more elusive Conlon sets, particularly when found in pristine condition.

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.

Chicago Cubs 1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Americana Checklist


Number Player
- Rogers Hornsby
- Joe McCarthy
- Hack Wilson



Friday, May 16, 2025

1989 Rainier Farms Discs

Number of Cards

1989 Rainier Farms Discs has 20 cards which there are 1 Cubs player

Size of Cards

The size of the discs measure approximately 2 3/4"

Basic Features

When you buy bakery items from Rainier Farms, you'll receive these discs that showcase the same design and checklist as the 1989 collections from Bimbo, Holsum, and Holsum Schafer's Super Stars. These were developed in collaboration with the Major League Baseball Players Association and Mike Schechter Associates, also known as MSA.

Chicago Cubs 1989 Rainier Farms Discs Checklist


Number Player
12 Mark Grace


Wednesday, May 14, 2025

1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Immortals

Number of Cards

Three all-time great Cub players were among the 60 cards in the Sporting News Conlon collection.

Size of Cards

The over-size cards measures approximately 4 1/2" x 6 1/8"

Basic Features

This collection showcases photographs from The Sporting News' archives, spanning from 1915 to 1935, featuring the work of photographer Charles Martin Conlon. Each card lists the players' names, their respective teams at the time the photos were taken, and their positions during the season. Additionally, a card number is located in the lower right corner.

Chicago Cubs 1984 Marketcom Conlon Baseball Immortals Checklist


Number Player
26 Rogers Hornsby
39 Joe McCarthy
60 Hack Wilson