1964 Topps Coins (PX-17)

Number of Pins

The 1964 Topps Coins feature 164 coins, including 7 Chicago Cubs players.

Size of Pins

The size of the coins are 1 1/2" inch diameter

Basic Features

The 1964 Topps Coins baseball set was included in Topps wax packs. It is divided into two categories: 120 "regular" coins and 44 All-Star players. These full-color coins feature a player portrait with a banner at the bottom displaying the player's name, position, and team. The regular set consists of 120 coins, comprising 60 National League players with silver backs and rims, and 60 American League players with gold backs and rims. The reverse side of each coin contains personal information such as height, weight, and the player's batting or throwing hand (for pitchers), along with a brief narrative. The 44-coin All-Star set (PX-18) includes 22 American League players depicted on blue coins with gold backs and 22 National League players on red coins with silver backs. Each coin's front features a top banner stating "1964 ALL STARS" and a bottom banner with the player's name. The portraits typically show half-body images in various action poses, differing from the images found on the PX-17 coins. The back of each coin lists the player's name, team, and position, along with the coin number, a short narrative, and the phrase 'COLLECT ALL 44 SPECIAL ALL STARS'.

Chicago Cubs 1964 Topps Coins Checklist

Number	Player
17	Larry Jackson
42	Ernie Banks
44	Billy Williams
56	Dick Ellsworth
68	Ron Santo
97	Lou Brock
146	Ron Santo AS

1938 Wheaties BB10 Dizzy Dean (F272-2-10)

Number of Cards

The 1938 Wheaties collection consists of 16 boxes, featuring 1 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 6" X 8 1/4"

Basic Features

This set is refered to as the "Biggest Thrills in Baseball." which includes a group of 16 panels, each showcasing a player from a different major league team. Wheaties, manufactured by General Mills, is a well-known breakfast cereal in the United States. These numbered cards describes the player's greatest thrill playing the game. The thrill is announced in large banner headline type and described in a block of copy over the players script signature, His team name and position are printed below the name.

Chicago Cubs 1938 Wheaties (F272-2-10) Checklist

Number	Player
13	Dizzy Dean

1953-63 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards (PC754-3)

Number of Cards

The Type I Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards collection consists of 76 cards, including 7 featuring the Cubs. In contrast, the Type II Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards collection contains 93 cards, also with 7 Cubs represented. Notably, there are differences in the checklists, as detailed below.

Size of Cards

Standard size, which measure 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic Features

Over the course of twenty years, two companies were responsible for manufacturing the Hall of Fame cards: Albertype from 1944 to 1952 and Artvue from 1953 to 1963. During the period from 1953 to 1963, Artvue distinguished its products from the earlier Albertype cards through the use of unique fonts and different backs. There were two primary types of Artvue postcards produced during this timeframe. Type I, which was printed between 1953 and 1955, featured plaques with corner holes. Conversely, Type II, created from 1956 to 1963, showcased bolts in the corner holes of the plaques. The backs of these postcards were designed simply, without a stamp box, and included a divider that read: "Artvue Post Card Co., 225 Fifth Avenue., New York, N.Y." These features render Artvue postcards easily recognizable and illustrate the company’s design evolution throughout its decade of postcard production.

Chicago Cubs 1953-63 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards Checklist

Player	Team
1953-55 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards Type I
Mordecai Brown	Chicago Cubs
Frank Chance	Chicago Cubs
Johnny Evers	Chicago Cubs
Gabby Hartnett	Chicago Cubs
Joe Tinker	Chicago Cubs
Cap Anson	Chicago White Stockings
King Kelly	Chicago White Stockings
1956-63 Artvue Hall of Fame Plaque Postcards Type II
Mordecai Brown	Chicago Cubs
Frank Chance	Chicago Cubs
Johnny Evers	Chicago Cubs
Gabby Hartnett	Chicago Cubs
Joe Tinker	Chicago Cubs
King Kelly	Chicago White Stockings
Al Spalding	Chicago White Stockings

Type II Variation

1968 Crane Potato Chips (PF-unc)

Number of Pins

The 1968 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 includes a Crane Chips pins saver sheet, which provides an efficient way to organize your collection. The back of each pin is stamped with the logo of Crane's Potato Chips in red. These pins display vibrant designs that emphasize team names and logos. Additionally, these pins are quite reasonably priced.

In the final three years of the 1960s, you can identify each year by the distinct color of the backs: Blue for 1967, Red for 1968, and Orange for 1969.

Chicago Cubs 1968 Crane Potato Chips Pins Checklist

Player

Chicago Cubs

1962 Salada Coins (PX2)

Number of Cards

In 1962, Salada Coins features 221 coins, including 15 Cub players.

Size of Cards

The Coins measure approximately 1 3/8"



This set features various backs with numerous color variations, making it challenging to complete the master set.

Basic Features

This assortment of plastic baseball coins was provided in packages of Salada Tea and Junket Pudding. This appealing collection was released with one coin included in each package. The "coin" is made of colored plastic (offered in light or dark blue, black, orange, red, or white) and showcases a color portrait printed on paper that is placed within the front surface.

Chicago Cubs 1962 Salada Coins Checklist

Number	Player
101	Don Elston
116	Ed Bouchee
123	Don Zimmer VAR Team
128	George Altman
136	Ron Santo
145	Glen Hobbie
155	Andre Rodgers ERR
155	Andre Rodgers COR
164	Sam Taylor
171	Richie Ashburn
177	Ernie Banks SS
177	Ernie Banks OF
199	Jim McKnight
207	Billy Williams
218	Bob Will

1974 Baseball's Wildest Days and Plays (R418-unc)

Number of Cards

R.G. Laughlin Wildest Days and Plays has 42 differant cards with 3 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The cards measured 2-1/2” x 4” Making them tall and had to store

This collection consists of 42 cards named "Baseball's Wildest Days and Plays," showcasing the artwork of sports artist R.G. Laughlin. Each card is filled with intriguing facts and trivia. These cards were included in packs of Fleer MLB Real Cloth Baseball Patches as stabilizers, although they are not mentioned on the packaging. Additionally, Laughlin made them available to the public for $3.25 per set. The backs of the cards are printed in dark red on white cardstock. It is important to note that this set does not carry the endorsement of Major League Baseball. This collection is frequently noted as being released in 1973, as indicated by the copyright date printed on the backs. However, the packs were not available in the Fleer MLB Real Cloth Baseball Patches until the 1974 set.

Chicago Cubs 1974 Baseball's Wildest Days and Plays Checklist

Number	Player
1	49 Runs Scored in a Game
2	Five HBP's in One Day
13	Wrong-Way Baserunner

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