Wednesday, May 20, 2026

1970 O-Pee-Chee (V-unc)

The American Card Catalog first came out in 1937 and saw considerable growth over the years, leading to its last edition in 1960. This explains why many cards from 1960 onward are unc, since the book was not revised after that. The V category was the destination for Canada Candy.

Number of Cards

1970 O-Pee-Chee has 546 cards which there are 23 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

In 1970, OPC cards were produced in a bilingual format, featuring card backs in both English and French, along with the phrase "Printed in Canada." Aside from this, they were essentially identical to the standard 1970 Topps cards. The front side showcases color photographs of players set against a gray border, complemented by thin white borders. Beneath each photo, the player's name and position are displayed, while the team name is positioned at the top of the image. The horizontal backs provide player biographies and statistics in both French and English. Notably, the card stock for the O-Pee-Chee cards is a darker shade of yellow on the reverse side, making them significantly harder to find compared to regular Topps cards.

Chicago Cubs 1970 O-Pee-Chee Checklist


Number Player
46 Ken Rudolph RC
63 RBI LeadersRon Santo LL
69 Pitching Leaders Fergie Jenkins LL
71 Strikeout Leaders Fergie Jenkins LL
80 Don Kessinger
117 Don Young
170 Billy Williams
192 Jim Qualls
223 Nate Oliver
240 Fergie Jenkins
258 Paul Popovich
265 Randy Hundley
291 Leo Durocher MGR
318 Willie Smith
334 Phil Regan
375 Johnny Callison
405 Bill Hands
429 Jim Cosman RS, RC
454 Ron Santo AS
456 Don Kessinger AS
480 Glenn Beckert
505 Ken Holtzman
541 Bill Heath















































Sunday, May 17, 2026

2026 Bowman Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

2026 Bowman has 100 cards which there are 2 Cubs players with many varations

Basic Features

The 2026 Bowman Baseball set marks the exciting start of the new MLB prospect season, blending chromium and paper cards to showcase some of the game’s top young talent. This release captures the promise and potential of emerging stars, alongside promising MLB rookies and established veterans, offering collectors a dynamic mix of cards. The chromium cards add a sleek, modern touch with vibrant colors and reflective finishes, while the classic paper cards retain the traditional feel that longtime fans appreciate. Whether you’re tracking future Hall of Famers or adding fresh faces to your collection, 2026 Bowman Baseball delivers an exhilarating glimpse into baseball’s next generation.

Base:

31 Pete Crow-Armstrong


62 Owen Caissie R


Base – Red RC Variations
62 Owen Caissie

Parallels:

  • Bowman Logo Pattern Border
  • Sky Blue Border /499
  • Neon Green Border /399
  • Fuchsia Border /299
  • Purple Border /250
  • Purple Pattern /250
  • Pink Border /175
  • Blue Border /150
  • Blue Pattern /150
  • Green Border /99
  • Green Pattern /99
  • Yellow Border /75
  • Yellow Pattern /75
  • Gold Border Pattern /50
  • Gold Border /50
  • Border /25
  • Orange Border Pattern /25
  • Black Border /10
  • Black Pattern /10
  • Red Border /5




Inserts:

This year has seen a limited number of inserts, which is quite disappointing.

Base Prospects
BP-105 Kade Snell


Anime
BA-11 Sammy Sosa


Bowman Scouts Top 100
BTP-72 Jaxon Wiggins


Draft Pick Pairings
DPPA-BB Byron Buxton/Kris Bryant


Electric Sluggers
ES-24 Pete Crow-Armstrong


Autographs:

Base Prospect Retail Autographs
BPA-EC Ethan Conrad


Chrome Prospect Autographs
CPA-KSN Kade Snell