1964-66 Guy's Potato Chip Pins

Number of Cards

From 1964 to 1966, Guy's Potato Chip produced a total of 20 team pins, with one pin created for each Major League Baseball team each year over the course of three consecutive years.

Size of Cards

The pins measured 7/8" in diameter

In the years 1964, 1965, and 1966, pins were placed into cans of potato chips. The years corresponding to the pins can be identified by their reverse side. The backs feature the Guy's Potato Chips logo, there are unmarked pins in 64. The pins from 1964 display the logo but lack a date, while the years 1965 and 1966 include the dates on their backs.

1964 Guy's Potato Chip Pins (PF32):

In 1964, the front design of the (regular) Chicago Cubs pins showcases a star on each side of the team name. Nevertheless, one variant displays three stars on both sides. There is no date on the back, and a blank back variation is often mistakenly associated with the year 1962, which is incorrect!

1965 Guy's Potato Chip Pins (PF33):

In 1965, the fronts of the standard Chicago Cubs pins display a star on both sides of the team name. Nevertheless, one variant showcases three stars on each side. Additionally, the color was altered to a yellow pin with red lettering.

1966 Guy's Potato Chip Pins (PF34):

In 1966, the fronts of the standard Chicago Cubs pins display a star on both sides of the team name. Additionally, the color was altered to a yellow pin with green lettering.

1964 Wheaties All-Star Stamps (ST-Unc)

Number of Cards

The 1964 Wheaties Stamps collection consists of 50 stamps and 1 alblum, featuring 2 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The Stamp measure 2-9/16" x 2-3/4"

Basic Features

The stamps showcase a vibrant, full-color portrait of the player alongside a facsimile signature, all framed by a broad white border. The album which measures 8-3/8" by 11" and contains 48 pages for affixing the stamps.

Chicago Cubs 1964 Wheaties All-Star Stamps Checklist

Player

Larry Jackson

Ron Santo

1925 Exhibits (W461)

There were seven separate issues issued from 1921 through 1928 with subtle differences that allow for a collector to decipher the difference, although ESCO (Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago) did not print any year on the cards.

Number of Cards

1925 ESCO features a total of 128 cards, including 8 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 3 3/8" x 5 3/8"

Basic Features

Each card displays a black-and-white posed image of the player, accompanied by a box at the bottom that contains his name in uppercase letters, position, and team, along with the note (Made in the U.S.A.). The unnumbered cards feature blank backs. These cards were the size of postcards and could be acquired from a machine specifically created for penny arcade venues.

Chicago Cubs 1925 Exhibit Supply Company Checklist

Player

Sparky Adams

Grover Cleveland Alexander

John Brooks

Howard Freigau

Charlie Grimm

Gabby Hartnett

Walter Maranville

Butch Weis

1978 Royal Crown Iron-Ons

Number of Cards

1978 Royal Crown features a total of 130 cards, including 5 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the sheets are 6" by 22"

Basic Features

The Royal Crown Iron-Ons consisted of a collection of felt transfers intended for application on t-shirts, showcasing five players from each of the 26 Major League Baseball teams. However, these transfers were not officially licensed by Major League Baseball, which led to the omission of team logos. Instructions for applying the iron-on are provided beneath each player's name. Each iron-on displayed a black-and-white headshot of a player set against a white baseball backdrop, complemented by red and blue accents.

Chicago Cubs 1978 Royal Crown Iron-Ons Checklist

Player

Bill Buckner

Dave Kingman

Steve Ontiveros

Bruce Sutter

Manny Trillo

1921 Exhibits (W461)

There were seven separate issues issued from 1921 through 1928 with subtle differences that allow for a collector to decipher the difference, although ESCO (Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago) did not print any year on the cards.

Number of Cards

1921 ESCO features a total of 64 cards, including 4 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 3 3/8" x 5 3/8"

Basic Features

The inaugural Exhibit set introduced cards featuring a photograph on the front, The player's name is beautifully inscribed in cursive, with his position and team name placed beneath it. The back of the card was blank. These cards were the size of postcards and could be acquired from a machine specifically created for penny arcade venues.

Chicago Cubs 1921 Exhibit Supply Company Checklist

Player

Grover Cleveland Alexander

Charlie Deal

Charles Hollocher

Bill Killefer

1977 Dairy Isle Discs (H-unc)

Number of Cards

1977 Dairy Isle Discs has 70 differant discs with 2 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Founded in 1977 by Michael Scheter Associates (MSA), these discs lack official licensing from Major League Baseball, which means they do not feature team logos. They were created to advertise Dairy Isle ice cream shops. The front of each disc showcased a consistent design, while the back was modified to indicate the promoting company.

Chicago Cubs 1977 Dairy Isle Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bobby Murcer

1937 Wheaties BB6 Billy Herman

Number of Cards

The 1937 Wheaties collection consists of 12 boxes, featuring 1 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 6" X 8 1/4"

Basic Features

This set is referred to as "How to Star in Baseball." The numbered boxes were highlighted on the reverse side of the cereal box. This educational series included illustrations aimed at teaching children about baseball. Each panel features a complete photograph, along with the player's name, team, and a scripted signature displayed on the box.

Chicago Cubs 1937 Wheaties (F272-2-6) Checklist

Number	Player
10	Billy Herman