Friday, June 13, 2025

1963 Post Cereal (F278-35)

Number of Cards

200 cards in the 1963 Post Cereal collection included 8 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

Post Cereal baseball cards were included on the backs of different cereal boxes. Displaying the player's statistics along with a photo on the front. Backs were blank. They can be distinguished from Jell-O cards of the same year by the red horizontal line that separates the statistics, which extends beyond the blue stars, and the fact that Jell-O cards are smaller in size, measuring 1/4" narrower. Additionally, an album was created by Post to store the cards, which had the capacity to hold only 120 cards.



Chicago Cubs 1963 Post Cereal Checklist

Number Player
169 Ernie Banks
170 Ron Santo
171 George Altman
172 Billy Williams
173 Andre Rodgers
174 Ken Hubbs
175 Don Landrum UER
176 Dick Bertell










Thursday, June 12, 2025

1914 Texas Tommy (E224)

Number of Cards

In 1914, Texas Tommy cards are categorized into two types: Type I, which includes cards numbered 1 to 50, and Type II, which encompasses cards numbered 51 to 64. Among the 64 cards, there are 4 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The type one cards measure 2 3/8" by 3 1/2" while the type two cards measure 1 7/8" by 3".

Basic Features

The Texas Tommy (E224) is a unique collectible that represents a lively social dance for couples, which began in San Francisco during the early 1900s. The front of the cards showcases sepia-toned images featuring the player's name in bold capital letters, with their team name in parentheses below. On the reverse side, there is a biography that includes year-by-year statistics at the bottom, while type 2 cards have blank backs.

Chicago Cubs 1914 Texas Tommy Checklist


Number Player
- Jimmy Archer
- Johnny Evers
- Earl Moore
- Heinie Zimmerman

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

1954 Dixie Lids F7-4 Cubs

Number of Cards

In 1954, the Dixie Lid collection includes 18 lids, among which there is one player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The lids come in the the following 3 dimensions: 2 1/4" diameter, 2 3/4" and 3 1/4".

Basic Features

These lids were discovered on ice cream containers. Player images on the lids were printed in black and white. The backs of the lids feature advertisements for various regional dairies. Lids from 1954 can be identified from those of 1953 by the information displayed on the top line of the lid: "Get Dixie Lid 3-D Starviewer! Send 25¢, this lid, name, address, to DIXIE, Box 630, New York 17, N.Y." Each lid was produced in two versions - one with the tab on the left and another with the tab on the right. Both versions were required to include the 3-D Starviewer message: "Send 25 cents, this lid, name, address, to DIXIE, Box 630, New York 17, N.Y." around the border on the front.

Chicago Cubs 1954 Dixie Lids Checklist


Number Player
- Ralph Kiner



Tuesday, June 10, 2025

1910 Williams Caramel E103

Number of Cards

1910 Williams Caramel has 30 cards, which there are 2 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The Tobacco are the following dimensions: 1-3/4" by 2 5/8"

Basic Features

The top baseball players of the 1900s are featured in this collection. Each card displays a black-and-white image of the player against a vibrant red backdrop, bordered in white. At the bottom, you'll find the player's complete name, position, team, and the manufacturer's information: "The Williams Caramel Co. Oxford, PA." These cards, which lack numbering and have a blank reverse side, are made from thin cardboard stock, characteristic of that era.

Chicago Cubs 1910 Williams Caramel Checklist


Number Player
- Mordecai Brown
- Frank Chance

Monday, June 9, 2025

1914 Piedmont Art Stamps T330-2

Number of Cards

1914 Piedmont Stamps has 116 cards, which there are 7 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The Tobacco are the following dimensions: 1 7/16" by 2 5/8"

Basic Features

Created by the Liggett & Myers Tobacco Company, the 1914 Piedmont Art Stamps were included in packs of the company's Piedmont cigarettes. These stamps showcase a variety of vibrant player images from the T205 Gold Border set, all set against a white backdrop. In contrast to typical stamps, these feature blue printing on the reverse side. The back also includes an offer for an album designed to store these stamps.

Chicago Cubs 1914 Piedmont Art Stamps Checklist


Number Player
- Jimmy Archer
- Roger Bresnahan
- Tommy Leach
- Lewis Richie
- Frank Schulte
- Hippo Vaughn

Sunday, June 8, 2025

1914 Peoples Tobacco T216

Number of Cards

1914 Peoples Tobacco has 59 cards, which there are 4 Cubs players + 1 VAR.

Size of Cards

The Tobacco are the following dimensions: 1 1/2″ x 2 5/8″

Basic Features

In this instance, the T216s resemble other tobacco cards from that time period. The backs serve as the most effective means of identifying these cards, since the fronts are rather alike. The card showcases a player image encircled by a white border. Below the photo, the player's last name, position, team city, and league are displayed within the white border. The backs contain advertisements from one of three cigarette brands: while most are associated with Kotton, they can also feature Mino or Virginia Extra. This is another issue that is believed to be distributed in the Louisiana area.

Chicago Cubs 1931 Strip Card Checklist


Number Player
- Roger Bresnahan
- Frank Chance
- Joe Tinker
- Heinie Zimmerman 2cd base
- Heinie Zimmerman 3rd base




Saturday, June 7, 2025

1931 W517 Strip Card

Number of Cards

1931 Strip Card has 54 cards, which there are 3 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The strip cards are the following dimensions: 3″ x 4″ uncut

Basic Features

These cards were released in strips of three and often exhibit a dotted line at the top or bottom for cutting. This collection boasts an impressive lineup, including more than 25 Hall of Famers. Each card has a blank back, while the front displays the player either in a posed stance or in portrait format. Each card includes the player's name, team, league, and card number.

Chicago Cubs 1931 Strip Card Checklist


Number Player
19 Kiki Cuyler
38 Rogers Hornsby
42 Hack Wilson