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:

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:

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

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:

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

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

1943-1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-1)(R302-2)

Number of Cards

Michael Presser & Co. has a collection of 24 cards showcasing 3 exceptional Cubs players in 43, as well as 1 Cubs player and 24 cards in 49.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards measuring approximately 2-5/8” by 2-1/4”

Basic Features

In 1943 and 1949, Michael Presser & Co., a company specializing in novelty and carnival supplies, released two distinct collections that featured strips of cards designed for sale in candy stores. The front of each card displays a low-quality, cartoonish illustration of the player, which occupies the entire area, except for a prominent baseball that showcases the player's name in red ink. The reverse side is printed in blue, featuring the player's full name in uppercase at the top, followed by their position and team. The majority of the card consists of a brief career biography and key statistics, while the bottom section includes copyright information. These unnumbered cards were produced in three strips, with each strip containing eight cards.

This set ought to be categorized in the W series rather than the R series, representing just one of the numerous errors present in the catalog that was hastily assembled.

Chicago Cubs 1943 M.P. & Co. (R302-1), 1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-2) Checklist

Player

1943 M.P. & Co. (R302-1)

Jimmie Foxx

Stan Hack

Lou Novikoff

1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-2)

108-Andy Pafko

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1949 M.P. & Co. (R302-2):