1976 Burger Chef Fun Meal (F-Unc)

Number of Cards

1976 Burger Chef 24 trays which there is 1 Cub trays and 9 disks.

Card Dimensions

Each disc measures 2-3/8 inches in diameter and The trays are about 8.7″ x 11.75″

Basic Features

This set includes 24 team trays, each with nine punch-out discs, making it the largest disc collection ever created at that time. Collaboratively developed with Michael Schecter and Associates, these discs share a similar fundamental design with other MSA discs, but the back features a cartoon character of a burger chef. The front showcases biographical details about the player, while the bottom lists their name, team, and position, with a portrait of the player prominently displayed in the center. The entire set consists of 216 distinct discs. Although these discs were launched in 1977, they hold a copyright from 1976. The tray opens up to reveal a baseball diamond that determines play outcomes such as "Home Run" or "Out." It includes Burger Chef characters like Where Wolf. The packaging also provided assembly instructions and game rules. To find out where the ball lands, you blow into a straw. As the ball is blown away from home plate, there are specific areas designated for single, double, triple, out, and home run. If the ball touches any of the black areas that divide the squares, it counts as a strike. If it goes beyond the last space, it is deemed an out.

Chicago Cubs 1976 Burger Chef Fun Meal Checklist

Player

Bill Bonham

Bill Buckner

Ray Burris

Jose Cardenal

Bill Madlock

Jerry Morales

Rick Reuschel

Manny Trillo

Joe Wallis

Cubs tray

1950-53 Royal Desserts (F219)

Number of Cards

Royal Dessert has 142 cards, which there is 1 Cub player and a total of 4 varations.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

These cards were launched by Royal Desserts and can be located on the backs of boxes over a period of three years. Although the backs are plain, the front of the cards showcases portrait images of the player, accompanied by a facsimile autograph and an impressive write-up of the player's life; there's a wealth of information in this collection.

This set features a black-tinted version and a more elusive blue-tinted version, which is valued at 2X the standard prices. For just 15 cents and three box fronts from any dessert, one could purchase an eight-page, comb-spined booklet from Royal to keep the cards organized. The set is considered complete with merely one of each variation.

1950-53 Royal Desserts Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number	Player
6	Andy Pafko black-tinted version
6	Andy Pafko blue-tinted version
6	Andy Pafko In eight years VAR
6	Andy Pafko After eight years VAR

1962 Bazooka + Panel (R414-25)

Number of Cards

1962 Bazooka has 45 cards which there is 2 Cub player and 2 panels

Box

Card Dimensions

The cards measure 1 13/16" by 2 3/4" and the panels measure 2 3/4" by 5 1/2".

Basic Features

In 1962, Bazooka released in three-card panels that were included with boxes of Bazooka gum. The cards featured full-color images, had blank backs, were unnumbered, and were individually hand-cut from the panel, using dotted lines as a cutting guide. Each card displayed a vivid color photograph of the player, bordered in white, which contained the player's name, team name, and position. The cards with SP in the checklist below are more difficult to obtain. Complete panels or complete boxes would command a premium above these prices.

Chicago Cubs 1962 Bazooka Checklist

Player

Ernie Banks SP

Ron Santo

1962 Hand Cut Panels

Johnny Romano / Ernie Banks / Norm Siebern SP

Ron Santo / Norm Cash / Jim Piersall

To ensure you don't purchase a counterfeit piece of history, always obtain a professionally graded card from a trusted seller. Graded cards are expected to appreciate significantly in value over time.

Panels

1887 Buchner Gold Coin (N284)

Number of Cards

Buchner Gold Coin has 142 cards, which there are 9 Cubs players and three varations.

Size of Cards

The cards are the following dimensions: 1 3/4" x 3"

Basic Features

The baseball players included in this Buchner set are part of a broader collection that also features cards of policemen, jockeys, and actors, all launched in partnership with the tobacco brand "Gold Coin." The front of these cards showcases a vibrant illustration of a baseball player. At the bottom of each card, you can find the player's name, position, and team name. On the back of the N284 set, there is an advertisement for Gold Coin chewing tobacco. This Buchner Gold Coin set is unnumbered and presents three different variations on the reverse side of the cards. The most prominent subset includes cards of baseball players, amounting to 142 cards. Following that, the next largest subset features 103 police inspectors. Furthermore, the collection comprises 31 jockeys and 48 actors.

Buchner Gold Coin Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Cap Anson (Hand on Hip)

Cap Anson (Hands In Front)

Tom Burns

John Clarkson (Winding Up)

John Clarkson (Throwing)

Silver Flint

Fred Pfeffer

Jimmy Ryan

Marty Sullivan

Billy Sunday

Ned Williamson (Shortstop)

Ned Williamson (Second Base)

1973 Jewel Food Photos (F410-4)

Number of Cards

1973 Jewel has 16 cards, which all are Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The cards are the following dimensions: 6" x 9"

Basic Features

In 1973, Jewel grocery stores handed out portrait photos of Chicago Cubs players, each measuring 6" by 9". These vibrant images are unnumbered and feature plain backs. The front displays white borders that encase a full-color images of the player along with a facsimile autograph. This was a strong team during the late 60s and early 70s, making it a fantastic collection that Cubs fans would cherish. That being said, storing these can be quite challenging.

1973 Jewel Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Jack Aker

Glenn Beckert

Jose Cardenal

Carmen Fanzone

Jim Hickman

Burt Hooton

Randy Hundley

Fergie Jenkins

Don Kessinger

Bob Locker

Rick Monday

Milt Pappas

Rick Reuschel

Ken Rudolph

Ron Santo

Billy Williams