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):

1940 Wheaties Champs of the USA

Number of Cards

The 1940 Wheaties collection consists of 13 boxes, featuring 3 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 6" X 8 1/4"

Basic Features

This collection is known as the "Champs in the USA" and is numbered. Each card features a baseball player, accompanied by football players, football coaches, race car drivers, airline pilots, a circus clown, an ice skater, a hockey star, and golfers. Each athlete is depicted in a format resembling a stamp with a serrated border. The stamps are arranged vertically, accompanied by a concise block of text detailing their accomplishments. Additionally, the stamps were manually cut from the panels to form a single trading card. Wheaties, manufactured by General Mills, is a well-known breakfast cereal in the United States.

Chicago Cubs 1940 Wheaties (F272-2-14) Checklist

Number	Player
6	Gabby Hartnett
10	Billy Herman
12	Stan Hack

1969 Fleer 3D Trophy Hats (R418-9-unc)

Number of Cards

Fleer 3D Trophy Hats includes a total of 23 hats, one of which is designated for the Cubs team.

Size of Cards

The size of the hat cards are 3" x 3 3/4"

Basic Features

This collection consists of plastic cards that have a cap which rises from the card, producing a three-dimensional appearance. Additionally, the plaques are accompanied by a card that can be affixed to the back, allowing the plaque to be hung on a wall or used as a stand. The packs indicates that they can be hung, stood up, or traded! A distinctly unusual collection of fleer cards.

Chicago Cubs 1969 Fleer 3D Trophy Hats Checklist

Player

Chicago Cubs

1964 Topps Stand Ups (R414-35-B)

Number of Cards

77 cards in the 1964 Topps Stand Ups collection included 4 Cubs players and 2 SP

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

The cards feature a plain back and a vibrant front that highlights the player in an action pose. At the bottom, the player's name, team, and position are prominently displayed. Furthermore, 22 cards in this series were produced in limited quantities. The front also contains instructions stating, "PUNCH OUT AND BEND BACK ON PERFORATED LINE." The stand-ups are die-cut collectibles, allowing the player to be folded out from the yellow background and stand independently.

To prevent purchasing a false piece of history, always get a professionally graded card from a recognized provider. In the future, graded cards will be significantly more valuable.

Chicago Cubs 1964 Topps Stand Ups Checklist

Player

Ernie Banks

Dick Ellsworth

Ron Santo SP

Billy Williams SP