1979 Wiffle Ball Discs - CUBS

Number of Cards

70 disks in the 1979 Wiffle Ball collection included 5 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 2 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

These discs were located on the side of Wiffle Ball boxes, with three cards displayed outward and two cards facing inward. Although the copyright date on the discs is 1976, they resemble all other MSA discs. However, the Wiffle discs are smaller, with a diameter of 2 3/8", which is one inch less than the others. There are four distinct styles available. Ball boxes in Junior, Regulation, and Softball sizes each contained five cards. A fourth variant was a cardboard sleeve that packaged a bat and ball together, which included only two cards printed on the sleeve.

Chicago Cubs 1979 Wiffle Ball Discs Checklist

Player

Bill Buckner

Ray Burris

Jose Cardenal

Dave Kingman

Manny Trillo

Box:

1936 Wheaties BB3 Gabby Hartnett

Number of Cards

The 1936 Wheaties collection consists of 12 boxes, featuring 1 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 6" by 6 1/4" with the frame and about 5" by 5 1/2" if the frame is trimmed off.

Basic Features

This set is referred to as "Fancy Frame with Printed Name and Data." This set is distinguished in that this set also shows the player's name and some fact about him. The player's facsimile autograph is displayed at the bottom of the card. the card below has frame cut off.

Chicago Cubs 1936 Wheaties (F272-2-3) Checklist

Number	Player
-	Gabby Hartnett

1976 Orbakers Discs (H-unc)

There were many MSA discs produced in the late 70s. Cubs disks are affordable, simple, and enjoyable to collect. Happy hunting!

Number of Cards

70 disks in the 1976 Orbakers Discs included 5 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

At Orbaker’s Drive-In Restaurant in Williamson, New York, customers have been delighted by a unique promotional giveaway: branded discs distributed with every meal. These discs, designed in vibrant colors and featuring the iconic Orbaker’s logo, serve not only as collectible items but also as tokens of appreciation for loyal patrons

Chicago Cubs 1976 Orbakers Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bill Madlock

Rick Monday

Jerry Morales

Andy Thornton

1953 Dixie Lids F7-2C Ralph Kiner

Number of Cards

In 1953, the Dixie Lid collection includes 24 lids and three varations, among which there are 3 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The lids come in the the following 2 dimensions: 2-1/4" & 2-11/16" dia.

Basic Features

These lids were attached to ice cream cups and became a hit with collectors. The player images featured on the lids were printed in black and white, with the player's name and team displayed at the bottom. Furthermore, the lids included advertisements for various regional dairies. Around the top was a promotion for what we know today at Dixie Lids Premiums. “Save Any 12 Dixie Picture Lids for a Large Picture of Me”. Ralph Kiner was included in the lineup, featuring as a Pirate in the initial series and as a Cub in the subsequent one after his trade from Pittsburgh; however, there was no Cubs Premium.

Chicago Cubs 1953 Dixie Lids Master Checklist

Player

Warren Hacker

Ralph Kiner

Hank Sauer

Warren Hacker Premium

Hank Sauer Premium

Premium:

1977 Saga Discs (H-unc)

Number of Cards

1977 Saga Discs has 70 differant discs with 2 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Established in 1977 by Michael Scheter Associates (MSA), these discs do not have official licensing from Major League Baseball, resulting in the absence of team logos. They were used to promote Saga, which served as a food service provider for educational institutions. Each disc displayed a uniform design on the front, while the back was altered to reflect the company responsible for the promotion.

Chicago Cubs 1977 Saga Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bobby Murcer

1910 Sepia Postcards (PC796)

Number of Cards

1910 Sepia Postcards consisted of a collection of 25 cards, among which there are 5 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the postcards are 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic Features

The front of each unnumbered card features a player either posed or depicted in action, set against a simple background that highlights the subject without any distractions. The postcards display the same images and text as those found in the Novelty Cutlery Postcards issued a few years earlier.

Chicago Cubs 1910 Sepia Postcards Checklist

Player

Mordecai "Three Finger" Brown

Frank Chance MGR

Solly Hofman

Orval Overall

Johnny Evers / Germany Schaefer

1977 Chilly Willee Discs (H-unc)

Number of Cards

1977 Chilly Willee has 70 differant discs with 2 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

Created by Michael Scheter Associates (MSA) in 1977, these discs lack official licensing from Major League Baseball, which means they do not showcase team logos. These were utilized to advertise Chilly Willee beverages, which are frozen drinks akin to a Slurpee. All of these discs featured the same design on the front of the card, with only the back being changed to indicate the company involved in the promotion.

Chicago Cubs 1977 Chilly Willee Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal-Chilly Willie

Bobby Murcer-Chilly Willie