1967 Topps Test Issue (R414-unc)

1967 was a fascinating year for both the Cubs and Topps. The Cubs were assembling a strong team that would endure into the early 70s. Meanwhile, Topps released several test issues this year that were not distributed to the public, making them rare collectibles that are now worth a significant amount of money.

Number of Cards

Topps Test Discs has 24 disks which there is 1 Cub player.

Size of Cards

The size of the disks are 2-1/4" in diameter

Basic Features

This is an exceptionally rare collection that was intended to be made into a pin-back button, which unfortunately never occurred. The items are printed on silver foil with a blank back, measuring around 2-3/8" square. Each piece features a 2-1/4" diameter center showcasing a colorful portrait of the player, with their name and position printed in black across the chest, while the team name is displayed to the left and right of the player's image. Initially, it was a complete set of 24, but over the years, they have been divided into individual pieces. Crafted in Japan, this could be the rarest Santo item. If you have one, make sure to keep it safe.

Chicago Cubs 1967 Topps Test Discs Checklist

Player

Ron Santo

Furthermore, a 1968 Topps Baseball Discs experimental set was produced, and I'll showcase it next to the other collection so you can easily tell them apart.

Ron Santo 1967-"C" in Cubs is touching his hat; 1968-"C" is to the right of the hat.

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1967 Topps Giant Stand-Ups (R414-45-E)

Number of Cards

Topps Stand-Up includes a total of 24 cards, featuring 1 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 3 1/8" x 5 1/4"

Basic Features

The 1967 Topps Stand Ups are quite rare. It is thought that these cards were never made available to the public, as only a limited quantity of each player is known to be in existence. The 1967 Topps Stand-Ups were produced on thick card stock, showcasing a solid black background, and they display a portrait of the player, which is numbered in the lower left corner. Additionally, the player's head can be punched out for display purposes.

Chicago Cubs 1967 Topps Test Stand-Up Checklist

Number	Player
22	Ron Santo

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1967 Topps Test Punch-Outs (R414-45-unc)

Number of Cards

Topps Punch-Outs has 84 cards which there is 2 Cub players with many varations.

Size of Cards

The size of the Punch-Outs are 2 1/2" x 4 2/3"

Basic Features

The 1967 Topps Punch-Outs Set is considered one of the rarer Topps collections, primarily due to its limited initial distribution in the Maryland region. These cards were designed to be utilized in a game by punching out the small squares, with each card showcasing a Team Captain along with 9 players. They were packaged in cello packs that contained two three-card panels (totaling six cards per pack), with the cards perforated for easy separation. The uncut panel measures approximately 2-1/2 x 14-1/8 inches. The back of the cards provides instructions on how to play a baseball game by punching out the small squares. The black Punch-Outs represent the National League, while the red ones signify the American League. There are two or more cards for each captain, along with numerous combinations of the 9 players, making this set potentially vast with all the different combinations.

Captain pitcher on top:

Chicago Cubs 1967 Topps Punch-Outs Checklist

Player

Cubs Captain

Ron Santo var Pete Rose

Ron Santo var Henry Aaron

Billy Williams var Pete Rose

Billy Williams var ?

Ron Santo 9 player combinations partial list

Felipe Alou 2 Cubs on card

Jim Bunning

Leo Cardenas 2 Cubs on card

Roberto Clemente Stadium in back

Ed Kranepool

Sandy Koufax 2 Cubs on card

Jim Lefebvre 2 Cubs on card

Willie Mays

Tim Mccarver

Pete Rose

Billy Williams 9 player combinations partial list

Hank Aaron

Richie Allen

Felipe Alou 2 Cubs on card

Leo Cardenas 2 Cubs on card

Orlando Cepeda

Ron Hunt

Sandy Koufax 2 Cubs on card

Jim Lefebvre 2 Cubs on card

Juan Marichal

Gaylord Perry

Vada Pinson

Punch-Outs with both Cubs players:

Some Ron Santo 9 player:

1968 Topps Posters (R414-50-C)

Basic Features

Topps unveiled a distinctive series comprising 24 player posters, which were distributed solely through wax packs. These posters displayed dimensions of 9 3/4" x 18 1/8", and their folded format resulted in numerous visible crease marks across the surface. Unfortunately, it somewhat diminished the poster's appeal and didn't enhance its collectibility. The design featured one player representing each team. the number of the poster is on the bottom left.

Chicago Cubs 1968 Topps Posters Checklist

Number	Player
Cubs
21	Ron Santo
Sox
13	Gary Peters

1976 Motorola Old Timers

Number of Cards

Motorola Old Timers Cards has 11 baseball cards which there are 2 Chicago Cubs players and 1 Sox

Size of Cards

The size of the cards measures: 2 1/2″ by 3 1/2″

Basic Features

Mike Cramer began his career by launching several releases featuring baseball legends. He was hired by Motorola to created this distinctive set, drawing photographs from his personal archive that were bundled with gum and handed out during the 1976 Motorola Convention. Crafted from parchment cardstock, these cards have a notably fragile construction.

Each card's front showcases a warm sepia-toned photograph of the player positioned within a centered oval frame. Surrounding this oval is a white border displaying the player's name and a memorable career achievement. A promotional message occupies a white section at the card's base. On the reverse side, you'll find Motorola product details, with each card highlighting unique offerings. For instance, Card 5 featuring Mordecai Brown advertises a complimentary Data Book set, while Card 6 showcasing Ray Schalk promotes a free Motorola CMOS Data Book. (Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor)

Chicago Cubs 1976 Motorola Old Timers Checklist

Number	Player
Cubs
5	Mordecai Brown
11	Frank Chance
Sox
6	Ray Schalk

The primary reason I included this unconventional set on my blog is that it showcases several Hall of Fame players from a bygone era.

1969–71 Fleer Quiz Cards Inserts

Issued over a nine-year period from 1969 to 1977, the Fleer Baseball Cloth Patches were packaged each year with a card that served as a stiffener, although the packs do not acknowledge the cards. Remarkably, the stiffeners may hold more collectible value than the patches themselves.

Number of Cards

1969–71 Fleer Quiz Cards has 21 cards in 1969 Pennants and Stamps and 28 in 1970-71, which includes 3 total Cubs cards 1 for each year.

Size of Cards

The size measure 2" x 4"

Basic Features

During the late 1960s and early 1970s, Fleer baseball card packs included cloth team patches. Because these patches could easily become bent or damaged inside the wax packs, Fleer added a cardboard insert to help protect them.

While the basic concept remained the same each year—a team logo paired with baseball trivia—the designs and layouts changed slightly from year to year. As a result, collectors distinguish between the 1969, 1970, and 1971 versions when assembling complete Fleer patch and insert collections.

1969 wax pack that included Quiz Card Insert:

Chicago Cubs 1969–71 Fleer Quiz Cards Inserts Checklist

Player

1969- three questions and a Cubs logo with a small "UBS"

1970- only two questions and "UBS" was larger

1971- three questions same logo as 70

1973 Sports Scoop National Baseball HOF Nominee (M-unc)

Number of Cards

1973 Sports Scoop set consists of 16 cards, featuring 1 players from the Cubs and Sox.

Size of Cards

The cards are approximately 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic Features

*Sports Scoop* was an avocational publication devoted to celebrating baseball history and advocating for deserving players whose Hall of Fame cases had been overlooked or undervalued. The present collection showcases a selection of these distinguished players. George Burke of Chicago, a photographer who documented baseball players spanning from the early 1900s through the 1940s, served as the official photographer for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, and the National Football League's Chicago Bears. Studio photographer Jim Rowe subsequently utilized these negatives to create this collection.

1973 Sports Scoop National HOF Nominee Chicago Cubs + Sox Checklist

Player

Fred Lindstrom VAR - Chicago Cubs

Joe Jackson - Chicago White Sox

Fred Lindstrom is represented by three distinct variations within this collection. This assemblage potentially played a role in facilitating his path toward Hall of Fame induction in 1976.




This photograph does not represent Shoeless Joe at his finest. The fact that he has not been inducted into the Hall of Fame constitutes a genuine travesty.

1921-22 Clark’s Bread (D381-2)

Collectible sets from this historical period largely do not align with contemporary Topps collecting standards, which emphasize parallels, short prints, and insert cards. Consequently, most collectors show minimal interest in cards exceeding one hundred years in age. Notable exceptions exist within tobacco card sets, which maintain considerable popularity, along with select gum card releases. Nevertheless, these posts featuring vintage cards serve an important purpose for emerging and aspiring enthusiasts, offering comprehensive insight into the diverse history of baseball's most iconic franchise and stadium. As time progresses and circumstances evolve, the longevity of these archival blogs remains uncertain.

Number of Cards

The 1921-22 Clark’s Bread set consists of 80 cards, featuring 13 players from the Cubs including variations.

Size of Cards

The cards are approximately 2″ x 3 1/4″

Basic Features

The W575-1 family genre showcases another distinctive variant featuring a striking black-and-white portrait of the athlete, with their name, position, and team affiliation displayed prominently at the bottom. Collectors remain divided on its origins, with some dating it to 1921 while others argue for 1922—though 1921 appears more likely. The reverse side displays a prominent Clark's Bread advertisement that invites enthusiasts to explore all three varieties of Clark's Bread offerings: Family Bread, American Maid, and Kleen Maid. The campaign concludes with the memorable slogan, "Pure, Clean and Wholesome."

1921-22 Clark’s Bread (D381-2) Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Grover C. Alexander Arms Above Head

Grover Alexander Right Arm Forward

Charles Deal Dark Uniform

Charles Deal Light Uniform

Johnny Evers Manager

Johnny Evers Mgr.

Charles Hollacher

Bill Killefer Corrected

Bill Killifer Misspelled

Zeb Terry

George Tyler

Jim Vaughn Dark Hat

Jim Vaughn White Hat

Killefer's reputation as a defensive force was particularly pronounced during the distinctive Deadball Era, a period when his exceptional skills truly shone through. The American Baseball Research organization's comprehensive analysis crowned Killefer as the most dominant and authoritative fielding catcher to ever take the field in major league baseball

Misspelled - Corrected:

1966 Bazooka + Panels (R414-43)

This marks the conclusion of the final installment in this chapter of the Bazooka collection. Throughout my collecting journey, food-associated merchandise has remained my primary focus, encompassing everything from breakfast cereals to candy and chewing gum products. The majority of these items are available at very accessible price points. I trust this will inspire numerous aspiring collectors to begin their own pursuit of these pieces.

Number of Cards

1966 Bazooka has 48 cards with 2 Cub players.

Size of Cards

The size of the hand cut cards measure approximately 1-9/16" by 2-1/2" panels each measure 2-3/4" by 5-1/2""



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.

Basic Features

The 1966 Bazooka set features blank-backed, numbered cards that were released in panels of three on the reverse side of Bazooka bubble gum boxes. This set can be identified from earlier editions by the inscription "48 card set" located at the bottom of each card. Complete panels or entire boxes are likely to fetch a higher price than the standard rates.

Chicago Cubs 1966 Bazooka Checklist

Number	Player
39	Ron Santo
48	Billy Williams
1966 Bazooka Panel
37/38/39	Jim Grant / Pete Rose / Ron Santo
46/47/48	Al Kaline / Eddie Fisher / Billy Williams