1976 Dairy Isle Discs (H-unc) Cubs

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 Dairy Isle Discs included 5 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

At Dairy Isle ice cream parlors, customers receive uniquely designed discs distributed by Michael Schechter Associates (MSA). These discs feature four distinct stars on the upper front, symbolizing quality and excellence. The reverse side prominently displays a vibrant Dairy Isle advertisement, seamlessly blending corporate branding with customer engagement. Customization options allow these discs to be tailored for various promotional campaigns, making them an innovative marketing tool that enhances the Dairy Isle experience while effectively promoting partner brands.

Chicago Cubs 1976 Dairy Isle Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bill Madlock

Rick Monday

Jerry Morales

Andy Thornton

1977 TCMA All Time Cubs

There are 13 cards listed in the checklist; however, the set contains only 12 cards. Charlie Grimm is counted twice, once as 1b and again as manager.

Number of Cards

1977 TCMA All Time Chicago Cubs cards which there are 12 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

Tom Collier and Michael Aronstein are recognized as TCMA, a name derived from the founders' initials. Over its 15-year history, TCMA has primarily produced cards that honor the golden era of baseball, emphasizing teams and players from the 1920s through the 1950s. The 1977 TCMA All Time Chicago Cubs team set is a sought-after collectible card series that showcases notable figures from the Chicago Cubs' legacy. The reverse sides of all these cards are identical. I appreciate the designs on the front, but they fell short regarding the backs.

1977 TCMA All Time Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Ernie Banks

Kiki Cuyler

Larry French

Charlie Grimm PL, MGR

Gabby Hartnett

Billy Herman

Rogers Hornsby

Emil Kush

Charlie Root

Ron Santo

Billy Williams

Hack Wilson

1977 Fritsch One Year Winners

The other two sets from different years are not featured in this post; I will include the Master Checklist.

Number of Cards

1977 Fritsch One Year Winners has 18 cards which there are 4 Cubs player.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

This 118-card standard-size collection pays tribute to players who only played for a season or fewer and went unnoticed in baseball history. The collection was released in three sections as part of a single series. The first 18 cards were released in 1977, and they contain black and white player photographs with white and green borders. Color player photographs with white borders were used on cards 19-54, which were released in 1979. Colored photographs with blue and white borders were used on cards 55-118, which were issued in 1983.

1977 Fritsch One Year Winners Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number	Player
2	Chuck Connors
5	Bob Thorpe
14	Paul Schramka
18	Leon Brinkopf

Master Checklist:

Number		Player
2		Chuck Connors
5		Bob Thorpe
14		Paul Schramka
18		Leon Brinkopf
19		Daryl Robertson
54		Don Eaddy
55		Don Prince
74		Lee Gregory
91		George Gerberman
101		Elder White
118		Al Lary

1936 Wheaties BB5 Billy Herman

Number of Cards

The 1936 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

During the 1930s, Wheaties produced baseball cards featuring package designs on the reverse side of its cereal boxes, which were meant to be manually cut out by children. These panels include a photograph of the player alongside a collection of blue and white illustrations that depict playing instructions. Each player is presented in a full-length pose. The players are set against a uniform orange backdrop.

Chicago Cubs 1936 Wheaties (F272-2-5) Checklist

Number	Player
2	Billy Herman

1977 Detroit Caesars Discs (H-unc)

Number of Cards

1977 Detroit Caesars 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 utilized to promote the Detroit Caesars, a professional slo-pitch softball team in the American Professional Slo-Pitch League. Each disc showcased a consistent design on the front, while the back was modified to indicate the promoting company.

Chicago Cubs 1977 Detroit Caesars Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bobby Murcer

1926 ESCO (W461)

ESCO Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago

Number of Cards

1926 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

There are 70 cards in the 1926 set that are identical to the 1925 issue and can only be differentiated by a slight blue tint to the cards. Of the 58 remaining cards, 21 cards use the same image as 1925, but do not have the white-bordered box around the player name. The other 37 cards are new to the issue. The final 37 do not contain a text box, and also feature the line "Ex. Sup. Co., U.S.A."

Chicago Cubs 1926 Exhibit Supply Company Checklist

Player

Sparky Adams

Sheriff Blake

Jimmy Cooney

Howard Freigau

Charlie Grimm

Gabby Hartnett

Cliff Heathcote

Joe Munson

1977 MSA Customized Sports Discs

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 1977 MSA Customized Sports Blank back Discs included 2 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

Produced by Michael Schechter Associates, these un-numbered discs measure 3-3/8 inches in diameter. Unlike other variations that feature advertisements from a variety of sponsors, this particular version does not include any advertisement. These discs were distributed through multiple advertisers, making the ad-free variation unique among the collection.

Chicago Cubs 1977 MSA Customized Sports Blank Back Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bobby Murcer