1936-41 Overland Candy (R301)

Number of Cards

1936 Overland Candy has 63 cards, which there are 4 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The candy wrappers are the following dimensions: 5" x 5 1/4"

Basic Features

Originating from Chicago, these unnumbered candy wrappers were made between 1936 and 1941 and sold for just one cent. At the top of each wrapper, there is an illustration of the player, accompanied by his name and a brief biography below. The logo of Overland Candy Co is displayed at the bottom. Some wrappers may have the ingredient list while others do not, but neither variation holds additional value.

Chicago Cubs 1936 Overland Candy Checklist

Number	Player
-	Phil Cavarretta
-	Babe Dahlgren
-	Fabian Kowalik
-	Bill Nicholson

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1937 Kellogg's Pep Sports Stamps (F273)

Number of Cards

1937 Kellogg's Pep Sports has a 90 stamps , which there are 5 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

Like most stamps there small size: 1 1/8" x 1 3/4"

Basic Features

The stamps are vibrant and tiny, placed inside specially designated Pep brand cereal boxes. Initially, they were released in blocks of four stamps, accompanied by a tab at the top that provided instructions. This tab included the sheet number. Additionally, an album was created to store the complete set.

Chicago Cubs 1937 Kellogg's Pep Sports Stamps Checklist

Player

Mordecai Brown

Johnny Evers

Gabby Hartnett

Billy Herman

Joe Tinker

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1972 Seven-Eleven Trading Cups (O-unc)

Number of Cards

The 1972 Seven-Eleven Trading Cups collection features a total of 60 cups, including two players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cup holds 14 oz of slurpee.

Basic Features

Bright, colorful portraits of leading baseball players were offered at Seven-Eleven to elevate your slurpee enjoyment; the reverse side of the cup displayed player information. This is a brilliant idea to motivate kids to buy slurpees, which are basically flavored ice water. A complimentary checklist was also available for you to grab.

Chicago Cubs 1972 Seven-Eleven Trading CupsChecklist

Number	Player
-	Ferguson Jenkins
-	Joe Pepitone

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1951 Fischer's Bread Labels (D290-1)

Number of Cards

1951 Fischer's Bread Labels comprises 32 cards, including 2 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The labels measures approximately 2 3/4" x 2 3/4"

Basic Features

During the early days of sliced bread, loaves were wrapped in vibrant waxed paper, fastened at the ends with a square gummed label. These end labels frequently featured illustrations of baseball players, encouraging children to collect one brand over another. Among the well-known "Bread for Energy" end-label sets, these labels come in blue, red, and yellow backgrounds. Each label measures 2 3/4" by 2 3/4". They were primarily distributed in the northeastern part of the country, and there might be an album linked to the set. The catalog number for this collection is D290-3.

Chicago Cubs 1951 Fischer's Bread Labels Checklist

Number	Player
-	Andy Pafko
-	Roy Smalley

1972 Kellogg's 3-D Super Stars (F286-3)

Number of Cards

1972 Kellogg's has 54 cards, which there are 3 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

The 1972 Kellogg's is notable for its unique 3-D design and a shorter checklist compared to previous years. Each card features diagonal stripes at the top and bottom corners that show the player's last name and position, though the plastic card stock can be prone to cracking. So, what is it that makes these 3D baseball cards so remarkable? Begin with a cutout of a player, add a blurred background behind it, and then place a transparent plastic layer with ridges over the image. This marked the third consecutive year that Kellogg's created a 3-D set. Distributed one per specially-marked box of Kellogg's Raisin Bran, Sugar Pops or Cocoa Krispies. Cards were also available as part of a mail-in offer.

Chicago Cubs 1972 Kellogg's 3-D Super Stars Checklist

Number	Player
8	Fergie Jenkins
24	Glenn Beckert
46	Billy Williams ERR
46	Billy Williams COR

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1952 Dixie Lids F7-2

Number of Cards

In 1952, the Dixie Lid collection includes 24 lids, among which there is one player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The dimensions of the lids are 2 11/16 inches.

Basic Features

This collection was launched quite late in the year and comes in just one size; it is certainly the most challenging Dixie baseball set. The lids feature a blue-tinted image with a white rim border. They were created as tops for the company's range of ice cream products.

Premiums could be claimed by submitting any 12 Dixie Lids. Made from sturdy paper, these premiums showcase the player's statistics from the 1951 season in the lower right corner of the front. The player is depicted alongside a facsimile signature.

Chicago Cubs 1952 Dixie Lids Checklist

Number	Player
-	Hank Sauer Lid
-	Hank Sauer Premium

1936 Wheaties BB4 F272-2-4

Number of Cards

The 1936 Wheaties collection consists of 12 boxes, featuring 2 players from the Cubs..

Size of Cards

The cards measures approximately 6" by 8 1/2" when cut.

Basic Features

This collection is known as the "Thin Orange Border." These cards, which are unnumbered, were featured on the back of the Wheaties cereal box. It is the first set in this larger format. The border illustrations depict men and women engaged in various sports such as baseball, football, hockey, track, golf, tennis, skiing, and swimming. Additionally, a train and an airplane are included. Above an endorsement for Wheaties, there is a rectangular photo of the player. The player's name is elegantly scripted beneath the endorsement, while a printed name, team, and other details are positioned near the top against the solid orange background.

In the standard catalog of baseball cards, the sets are assigned the BB designation, which stands for "Breakfast Box". Between the years 1936 and 1939, several sets were issued within the same year.

Chicago Cubs 1936 Wheaties Checklist

Number	Player
-	Billy Herman
-	Lon Warneke