Saturday, August 22, 2026

1969-70 Bazooka All-Time Greats (R414-56-2) + Baseball Extra (R414-56-1)

Number of Cards

Bazooka Baseball Extra has 12 boxes with 5 Cub players.

Size of box

The boxes measure 3" x 6 1/4"

Basic Features

The Bazooka Baseball All-Time Greats collection features 12 boxes, each showcasing a prominent action shot or portrait from a notable moment in baseball history, along with four smaller cards positioned on the side of the boxes. This year's set is among the best Bazooka collections to gather, highlighting numerous Cubs players and a few significant news events. some players are on two boxes

Chicago Cubs 1969-70 Bazooka All-Time Greats - Baseball Extra Checklist


Box Player
1 Mordecai Brown / Ty Cobb / Willie Keeler / Eddie Plank
4 Hugh Duffy / Lou Gehrig / Tris Speaker / Joe Tinker
5 Frank Chance / Mickey Cochrane / John McGraw / Babe Ruth
6 Johnny Evers / Walter Johnson / John McGraw / Cy Young
7 Ty Cobb / Eddie Collins / Johnny Evers / Lou Gehrig
9 Cap Anson / Jack Chesbro / Al Simmons / Tris Speaker
11 Frank Chance / Nap Lajoie / Mel Ott / Joe Tinker
1969-70 Bazooka Baseball Extra
1 No hit duel
12 Double shutout

Mordecai Brown box 1 + no hit duel on back of box:



Joe Tinker box 11 + box 4:



Frank Chance box 5 + box 11:



Johnny Evers box 6 + box 7:



Cap Anson box 9:



Double shutout box 12:

Friday, August 21, 2026

1960 Topps Tattoo (R414-19)

Number of Cards

The Topps Tattoo includes 96 Tattoo in total, featuring 3 Cubs players and 1 team logo.

Size of Cards

Tattoo measures 1 9/16" x 3 1/2"

Basic Features

The Topps Tattoo Bubble Gum set is a classic collectible that stands out for its unique design and nostalgic appeal. Featured on the back of the gum wrapper, this set includes a total of 96 cards highlighting different aspects of baseball. Among these, 55 cards showcase popular ballplayers from the era, capturing their likenesses in the signature "tattoo" style that gives the set its name.

In addition to the individual player cards, the set contains 16 team logos, representing the various baseball teams and adding a colorful variety to the collection. There are also 15 generic action shots, which depict players in dynamic poses typical of the sport, offering a sense of movement and excitement.

One of the special features of the Topps Tattoo set is the inclusion of 10 facsimile autographs, printed replicas of player signatures that add an authentic touch without the need for actual autographs. All cards maintain a consistent baseball-themed background, tying the collection together and making it a must-have for baseball enthusiasts and collectors of vintage sports memorabilia alike.

Chicago Cubs 1960 Topps Tattoo Checklist


Player
Ernie Banks
Glen Hobbie
Walt Moryn
Chicago Cubs


Printed in Canada its OPC:



Thursday, August 20, 2026

1933 George C. Miller (R300)

Number of Cards

The George C. Miller set includes 32 cards in total, featuring 2 payers from each teams included 2 Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 2 3/8" x 2 7/8"

Basic Features

A local issue that circulated in Boston featured portraits created from original artwork. These candy cards were specifically designed for children to trade a 32-card set for a baseball they preferred, a glove, or a ticket to any major league game. Each card showcases two distinct back variations. The lower part of the back included a premium offer, and many cards are often found with this section removed. Cards lacking the coupon are generally regarded as being in fair to good condition at most.

Chicago Cubs 1933 George C. Miller Checklist


Player
Charlie Grimm
Lon Warneke

Type 1 backs:


Wednesday, August 19, 2026

1964 Crane Potato Chips (PF-unc)

Number of Pins

The 1964 Crane Chips feature 20 pins, representing each Major League Baseball team, including the Chicago Cubs.

Size of Pins

The size of the pins are 7/8 inch diameter

Basic Features

This collection features a Crane Chips pins saver sheet, offering an effective method to organize your collection.

Each pin's reverse side is inscribed with 'Crane Potato Chips Baseball Contest Dept.' A date of 1964 is also noted on the back. These pins showcase vivid designs that highlight team names and logos.

Moreover, these pins are affordably priced, making them an excellent addition to any collection.

Chicago Cubs 1964 Crane Potato Chips Pins Checklist


Player
Chicago Cubs

Saturday, August 15, 2026

1971 Bazooka + Panels (R414-unc)

Number of Cards

1971 Bazooka has 36 cards with 2 Cub players.

Size of Cards

The size of the hand cut cards measure approximately 2" by 2 5/8 panels measure 2 5/8" by 5 15/16".



Basic Features

The 1971 Bazooka collection comprised 36 full-color, unnumbered cards, distributed across 12 panels, each containing three cards on the reverse sides of boxes of Bazooka bubble gum. Complete panels or would fetch a higher price than the standard rates. This collection marked the conclusion of Bazooka's 13-year series of card sets, which spanned from 1959 to 1971. Additionally, there was a numbered set, but it was only produced on proof sheets and was never included on the boxes. This will be detailed in the checklist below.

This was said to be a test issue that was distinct from the more frequently encountered unnumbered set and was considerably harder to find. The numbered set includes 48 cards (16 panels). Individual cards are approximately 2" by 2 5/8" in size, while the panels are 2 5/8" by 5 15/16". Complete panels or full boxes would command a higher price. Cards #46-48 (Hundley, Mays, and Hunter) are super rare.

Chicago Cubs 1971 Bazooka Checklist


Player
Randy Hundley
Billy Williams
1971 Bazooka Panels
Randy Hundley /Willie Mays / Jim Hunter
Jim Fregosi / Billy Williams / Dave McNally
1971 Bazooka numbered test set
13 Fergie Jenkins
26 Billy Williams
46 Randy Hundley
1971 Bazooka numbered test Panels
13/14/15 Fergie Jenkins / Al Kaline / Ken Harrelson
25/26/27 Jim Fregosi / Billy Williams / Dave McNally
46/47/48 Randy Hundley / Willie Mays / Jim Hunter


1971 Bazooka Hand Cut:



1971 Bazooka Panels:



1971 Bazooka numbered test set:



1971 Bazooka numbered test Panels 46/47/48 Randy Hundley / Willie Mays / Jim Hunter:

Friday, August 14, 2026

1961 Topps Magic Rub-Offs (R414-23)

Number of Cards

The Topps insert includes 36 Magic Rub-Offs in total, featuring one for every 18 teams and 18 players, with each player’s nickname included.

Size of Cards

The size of the Magic Rub-Offs are 2 1/16" x 3 1/16"

Basic Features

In 1961, Topps baseball cards featured rub-offs included in specially designated packages, and these inserts were unnumbered. That year, Topps made a shift to 5-card nickel packs. Furthermore, collectors had the option to gather two unique insert sets: Topps Stamps and Topps Magic Rub-offs. You could apply these rub-offs on various surfaces such as shirts, walls, toys, beds, and bathroom mirrors—what an exciting insert!

Chicago Cubs 1961 Topps Magic Rub-Offs Checklist


Player
Ernie "Bingo" Banks
Chicago Cubs Team



1961 Topps Wax Pack 5 cards plus a Magic Rub-Off for a nickle

Thursday, August 13, 2026

1941 Wheaties Champs of the USA

Number of Cards

The 1941 Wheaties collection consists of 8 boxes, featuring 1 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 6" X 8 1/4"

Basic Features

This collection is identified as the "Champs in the USA" and features sequential numbering. Each card presents a baseball player, along with football players, football coaches, race car drivers, airline pilots, a circus clown, an ice skater, a hockey star, and golfers. The athletes are depicted in a style akin to stamps with a serrated border. The stamps are organized vertically, paired with a succinct block of text that outlines their achievements. Additionally, the stamps were manually cut from the panels to create a single trading card. This addition continues the numbering from the previous year's set #14-21, commencing where the 1940 Wheaties "Champs" set concluded. Wheaties, made by General Mills, is a well-known breakfast cereal in the United States.

Chicago Cubs 1941 Wheaties (F272-2-15) Checklist


Number Player
21 Stan Hack