Vintage Cubs Cards

Thursday, May 21, 2026

1978 Big T and Tastee Freeze 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

The 1978 Big T and Tastee Freeze featured 26 disks, among which was 1 Cubs player.

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

Discs were distributed at selected Big T and Tastee-Freez restaurants which offer traditional American fast food; I believe Big T went bankrupt. These discs were manufactured by MSA. The front design showcases a black and white headshot within a white baseball diamond pattern. Four red stars embellish the top of the discs, while the white diamond is framed by various colors on different discs. The reverse side is printed in red and blue on a white background, displaying the disc number, the player's name, their batting average or win/loss record, and advertisements from sponsors. All MSA discs featured the same player headshots on the front and multiple different advertisers on the back.

Chicago Cubs 1978 Big T and Tastee Freeze Checklist

Player

Dave Kingman of-1b

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.