1943-1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-1)(R302-2)

Number of Cards

Michael Presser & Co. has a collection of 24 cards showcasing 3 exceptional Cubs players in 43, as well as 1 Cubs player and 24 cards in 49.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards measuring approximately 2-5/8” by 2-1/4”

Basic Features

In 1943 and 1949, Michael Presser & Co., a company specializing in novelty and carnival supplies, released two distinct collections that featured strips of cards designed for sale in candy stores. The front of each card displays a low-quality, cartoonish illustration of the player, which occupies the entire area, except for a prominent baseball that showcases the player's name in red ink. The reverse side is printed in blue, featuring the player's full name in uppercase at the top, followed by their position and team. The majority of the card consists of a brief career biography and key statistics, while the bottom section includes copyright information. These unnumbered cards were produced in three strips, with each strip containing eight cards.

This set ought to be categorized in the W series rather than the R series, representing just one of the numerous errors present in the catalog that was hastily assembled.

Chicago Cubs 1943 M.P. & Co. (R302-1), 1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-2) Checklist

Player

1943 M.P. & Co. (R302-1)

Jimmie Foxx

Stan Hack

Lou Novikoff

1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-2)

108-Andy Pafko

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1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-2):

1940 Wheaties Champs of the USA

Number of Cards

The 1940 Wheaties collection consists of 13 boxes, featuring 3 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 6" X 8 1/4"

Basic Features

This collection is known as the "Champs in the USA" and is numbered. Each card features a baseball player, accompanied by football players, football coaches, race car drivers, airline pilots, a circus clown, an ice skater, a hockey star, and golfers. Each athlete is depicted in a format resembling a stamp with a serrated border. The stamps are arranged vertically, accompanied by a concise block of text detailing their accomplishments. Additionally, the stamps were manually cut from the panels to form a single trading card. Wheaties, manufactured by General Mills, is a well-known breakfast cereal in the United States.

Chicago Cubs 1940 Wheaties (F272-2-14) Checklist

Number	Player
6	Gabby Hartnett
10	Billy Herman
12	Stan Hack

1969 Fleer 3D Trophy Hats (R418-9-unc)

Number of Cards

Fleer 3D Trophy Hats includes a total of 23 hats, one of which is designated for the Cubs team.

Size of Cards

The size of the hat cards are 3" x 3 3/4"

Basic Features

This collection consists of plastic cards that have a cap which rises from the card, producing a three-dimensional appearance. Additionally, the plaques are accompanied by a card that can be affixed to the back, allowing the plaque to be hung on a wall or used as a stand. The packs indicates that they can be hung, stood up, or traded! A distinctly unusual collection of fleer cards.

Chicago Cubs 1969 Fleer 3D Trophy Hats Checklist

Player

Chicago Cubs

1964 Topps Stand Ups (R414-35-B)

Number of Cards

77 cards in the 1964 Topps Stand Ups collection included 4 Cubs players and 2 SP

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

The cards feature a plain back and a vibrant front that highlights the player in an action pose. At the bottom, the player's name, team, and position are prominently displayed. Furthermore, 22 cards in this series were produced in limited quantities. The front also contains instructions stating, "PUNCH OUT AND BEND BACK ON PERFORATED LINE." The stand-ups are die-cut collectibles, allowing the player to be folded out from the yellow background and stand independently.

To prevent purchasing a false piece of history, always get a professionally graded card from a recognized provider. In the future, graded cards will be significantly more valuable.

Chicago Cubs 1964 Topps Stand Ups Checklist

Player

Ernie Banks

Dick Ellsworth

Ron Santo SP

Billy Williams SP

1963 Crane Potato Chips (PF-unc)

Number of Pins

The 1963 Crane Chips feature 20 pins, representing each Major League Baseball team, including the Chicago Cubs.

Size of Pins

The size of the pins are 7/8 inch diameter

Basic Features

This collection features a Crane Chips pins saver sheet, offering an effective method to organize your collection.

Each pin's reverse side is inscribed with 'Crane Potato Chips Baseball Contest Dept.' A date of 1963 is also noted on the back. These pins showcase vivid designs that highlight team names and logos.

Moreover, these pins are affordably priced, making them an excellent addition to any collection.

Chicago Cubs 1963 Crane Potato Chips Pins Checklist

Player

Chicago Cubs

1972 Laughlin Great Feats

Following 1971, Laughlin dedicated the subsequent nine years to producing sets independently on various historical baseball topics. These collections were accessible by mail to collectors.

Number of Cards

Laughlin Great Feats collection consists of 50 cards, featuring 2 Cubs players and 2 varations.

Size of Cards

Cards measure about 2-9/16" x 3-9/16".

Basic Features

The cards showcase the player and their actions that led to their inclusion in this set. There are two variations of the set: one features red borders, while the other has flesh tones and blue borders. Each card has a blank back and is numbered on the front, accompanied by a short caption.

Chicago Cubs 1972 Laughlin Great Feats Checklist

Number	Player
27	Hack Wilson
39	Fred Toney - Hippo Vaughn

1964 Bazooka + Panels (R414-34)

Number of Cards

1964 Bazooka has 36 cards with 2 Cub players.

Size of Cards

The size of the hand cut cards measure approximately 1-9/16" by 2-1/2" panels each measure 2-3/4" by 5-1/2"


You may notice that there is something innovative and captivating on this box of bubble gum in 64.

Basic Features

These numbered cards were featured as three-card panels on the reverse sides of Bazooka Bubble Gum boxes. Complete panels or entire boxes would fetch a premium price. This collection also included Bazooka Stamps, which were distributed in ten numbered sheets, each containing ten stamps, found inside Bazooka Gum boxes. The set comprises 100 full-color stamps, each measuring 1" by 1-1/2", showcasing a headshot of a player along with his name, team, and position printed in a strip at the bottom, all surrounded by a perforated border. Although the stamps themselves are not numbered, the sheets are numbered from #1 to #10.

Chicago Cubs 1964 Bazooka Checklist

Number	Player
17	Billy Williams
28	Dick Ellsworth
1964 Bazooka Panel
16/17/18	Carl Yastrzemski / Billy Williams / Johnny Romano
28/29/30	Dick Ellsworth / Elston Howard / Brooks Robinson
1964 Bazooka Stamps
S1	Dick Ellsworth
S2	Larry Jackson
S3	Ernie Banks
S4	Ron Santo
S8	Billy Williams
1964 Bazooka Panels Same checklist as stamps

1964 Bazooka Panels :

1964 Bazooka Stamps Panels: