1922 Neilson's Chocolate Type 1+2 (V61)

Number of Cards

1922 Neilson's Chocolate Type 1 has 120 cards, which there are 9 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

This closely resembles the 1922 American Caramel (E120) set, although it was released in Canada under Neilson’s "Big League" Chocolate Bars. Type I was produced on a thick paper stock, featuring the player’s image in a centered oval, encircled by a decorative border, with the player’s name, position, and team displayed at the bottom, along with the card number in the lower left corner. The reverse side features Neilson’s Chocolates inscribed in Old English.

Chicago Cubs 1922 Neilson's Chocolate Type I Checklist

Number	Player
66	Marty Callaghan
69	Grover Cleveland Alexander
74	Vic Aldridge
76	Bob O'Farrell
84	Virgil Cheeves
86	Hack Miller
87	Johnny Kelleher
105	Ray Grimes
110	Charley Hollocher

Number of Cards

1922 Neilson's Chocolate Type 2 has 120 cards, which there are 9 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

This closely resembles the 1922 American Caramel (E120) set; however, it was launched in Canada under Neilson’s "Big League" Chocolate Bars. Type II was manufactured on a lighter paper stock, presenting the player's image in a centered oval, bordered decoratively, with the player's name, position, and team shown at the bottom, and lacking a card number in the lower left corner. The back side displays Neilson’s Chocolates in a standard typeface.

Chicago Cubs 1922 Neilson's Chocolate Type II Checklist

The identical checklist referenced earlier, excluding any numbers.

Variation Type I:

Variation Type II:

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.

1937 Wheaties BB9 Billy Herman (F272-2-9)

Number of Cards

The 1937 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 collection is referred to as the "color series," 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. The series features colorized images of players placed against vibrant geometric backgrounds, incorporating facsimile signatures and biographical details, along with a Wheaties endorsement integrated into the overall design.

Chicago Cubs 1937 Wheaties (F272-2-9) Checklist

Player

Billy Herman

1973 Fleer Official Major League Patches

Number of Cards

1973 Fleer MLB Patches has 50 patches, which there are 2 Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size measure 2 1/2" x 3 1/4"”

Basic Features

Distributed by Fleer, these patches come with a square decal featuring the team logo, alongside a rectangular decal that includes the team's name as it appears on their uniform, applicable to each of the 24 MLB teams. These decals are somewhat challenging to find. Moreover, an insert titled 1973 Fleer Official Major League Patches - Famous Feats is included in every package.

Number of Cards

1973 Fleer MLB Patches - Famous Feats has 40 patches, which there are 3 Cubs.

Chicago Cubs 1973 Fleer Official Major League Patches + Famous Feats Checklist

Number	Player
-	square logo patch
-	rectangular monogram patch
7	Johnny Evers
9	Hack Wilson
29	Ed Reulbach

1969 Crane Potato Chips Pins (PF-unc)

Number of Pins

The 1969 Crane Chips feature 24 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 orange. 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 1969 Crane Potato Chips Pins Checklist

Player

Chicago Cubs

You send all your pins just to receive a disappointing baseball? No, thank you.

1961 Crane Potato Chips Pins (PF-unc)

Number of Pins

The 1961 Crane Chips feature 18 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

In 1944, Ollie Crane acquired the company and managed it for 27 years in Decatur, Illinois. While residing in Chicago, I primarily consumed Jays potato chips, which had very few collectible items over the years. However, Crane offered baseball pin collectibles for many years. These pins feature vibrant designs showcasing team names and logos, and they are stamped on the reverse side with the logo of Crane's Potato Chips. These pins are not particularly expensive and are difficult to counterfeit due to the metal used, unlike the 1970 MSA paper discs.

Throughout the 1960s, Crane pins were included in bags of potato chips. The most effective method to determine the years is by examining the back of the pins. Over time, I will compile a comprehensive list of the various ways to identify which set corresponds to which year, starting with 1961.

Chicago Cubs 1961 Crane Potato Chips Pins Checklist

Player

Chicago Cubs

As observed above, this year is straightforward to identify, so there are no issues in that regard

1937 Wheaties BB7 (F272-2-7), Wheaties BB14 (F272-2-7B)

Number of Cards

The 1937 Wheaties collection consists of 16 boxes, featuring 1 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The box measure 6" X 8 1/4"

Basic Features

In the 1930s, Wheaties issued package-design baseball cards on the backs of its cereal boxes, which were intended to be hand cut from the boxes. This collection is known as the "29 Series." These unnumbered cards feature the player's name, position, team, and additional information printed near the top. The player's signature is located on the lower section of the panel, adjacent to a printed endorsement for the cereal. The design includes an orange background with a picture of the player, framed in white and blue.on the box.

Additionally, there existed a Wheaties individual serving cereal box, measuring approximately 2 5/8" by 3 7/8". These compact panels feature orange backgrounds and are recognized as Wheaties BB14 (F272-2-7B)

Chicago Cubs 1937 Wheaties (F272-2-7), Wheaties BB14 (F272-2-7B) Checklist

Player

Frank Demaree

1937 individual serving Wheaties BB14 (F272-2-7B)

Frank Demaree

Billy Herman

1909-16 Max Stein Postcards (PC758)

Number of Cards

Max Stein Postcards collection consists of 25 cards, featuring 6 players from the Cubs.

Size of Postcards

The size of the cards are 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic Features

These sepia-toned postcards were released between 1909 and 1916. The majority of these postcards featured a standard postcard layout on the reverse side. However, some included additional details, such as a checklist. The Zimmerman card is marked with "United States Publishing." on the back. Some fonts feature distinct block-style lettering; take a look at the Frank Schulte card.

Chicago Cubs 1909-16 Max Stein Postcards Checklist

Player

1916 Chicago Cubs Team

Johnny Evers

Frank Schulte

Heinie Zimmerman

Johnny Evers / Jimmy Archer / Mike Hechinger / Roger Bresnahan / Tom Needham

Ward Miller / Wilbur Good / Mike Mitchell / Bill Clymer / Fred Schulte