1955 Armour Coins (PX1-1)

Number of Cards

1955 Armour Coins features 24 coins, including 1 Cub player with a varation and many colors.

Size of Cards

The Coins measure approximately 1 1/2"

Basic Features

Armour distributed plastic coins that were included in packages of hot dogs. These coins came in a variety of colors and shades noted below. The front side of the coins displays a raised image of the ballplayer along with the player's name and team. On the reverse side, positioned between a baseball diamond and crossed bats, are the player's name, team, position, birthplace, date, batting and throwing preferences, as well as the hitting or pitching record from 1954. Each 1955 Armour coin is available in two distinct "bust tilts," where the tip of the cap and the back point of the bust direct towards noticeably different sections of the rim.

Coloring agents convert ordinary plastic into visually appealing coins. Pigment powders are extremely concentrated and integrate effortlessly with melted plastic, which explains the numerous subtle color variations. They simply mixed a batch of green multiple times without adhering to a specific formula, resulting in the diverse shades of green.

Common Colors:

• Red
• Yellow
• Blue
• Green
• Orange
• Aqua
• Black

Rare Colors:

• Gold
• Silver
• Tan

Chicago Cubs 1955 Armour Coins Checklist

Player

Randy Jackson ERR "nfielder" on back

Randy Jackson COR: "Infielder" on back

ERR "nfielder" on back:

COR "Infielder" on back:

Some Colors:

Master List Colors American Baseball

• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    AQUA
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    BLACK
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    BRIGHT YELLOW
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    BURNT ORANGE
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    CREAM
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    DARK BLUE
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    DARK GREEN
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    DARK RED
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    GOLD
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    GOLDEN YELLOW
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    LIME GREEN
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    ORANGE
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE BLUE
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE GREEN
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE RED
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE RED W/SWIRLS
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE YELLOW
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    PINK
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    RED
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    ROYAL BLUE
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    SALMON
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    SILVER
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    TAN
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT GREEN
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT RED
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT YELLOW
• 1955    ARMOUR    COIN    YELLOW
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    CREAM
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    DARK BLUE
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    DARK GREEN
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    GREEN/GRAY
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    LIGHT GREEN
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    LIGHT GREEN W/SWIRLS
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    NAVY BLUE
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    NAVY BLUE W/FLECKS
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    ORANGE
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE BLUE
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE PINK
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE RED
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    PINK
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    RED
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    ROYAL BLUE
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT AQUA W/FLECKS
• 1959    ARMOUR    COIN    YELLOW
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    AQUA
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    BLUE/GRAY
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    BRIGHT ORANGE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    DARK BLUE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    DARK GREEN
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    GOLDEN YELLOW
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    LIGHT BLUE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    LIGHT GREEN
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    NAVY BLUE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    PALE YELLOW
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    PINK
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    RED
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    ROYAL BLUE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    SALMON
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TAN
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT AQUA
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT BLUE/GRAY
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT BRIGHT ORANGE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT DARK BLUE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT DARK GREEN
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT LIGHT BLUE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT LIGHT GREEN
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT NAVY BLUE
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT PALE YELLOW
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT RED
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT SALMON
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    TRANSLUCENT YELLOW
• 1960    ARMOUR    COIN    YELLOW

1935 Schutter-Johnson Candy (R332)

Number of Cards

1935 Schutter-Johnson Candy has 50 cards, which includes 10 Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 2 1/4" x 2 7/8"

Basic Features

This collection features black and white illustrations of players set against a red backdrop on the front, while the reverse side contains tips from specific players. These tips are labeled as "Major League Secrets." The artwork on the front of the cards was created by Al DeMaree.

Chicago Cubs 1935 Schutter-Johnson Candy Checklist

Number	Player
3	Kiki Cuyler
14	Hack Wilson
15	Charlie Grimm
17	Chuck Klein
18	Woody English
19	Grover Alexander
29	Kiki Cuyler
38	Gabby Hartnett
44	Charley Root
48	Grover Alexander

1962 Shirriff Coins (PX9)

Number of Cards

In 1962, Shirriff Chips features 200 coins, including 11 Cub players.

Size of Cards

The Coins measure approximately 1 3/8"

Basic Features

This collection of plastic baseball coins was marketed in Canada by Shirriff Potato Chips. They were included in bags of potato chips, with each coin individually wrapped in clear cellophane. The Canadian coins are significantly rarer than their U.S. Salada equivalents. The "coin" is composed of colored plastic (available in light or dark blue, black, orange, red, or white) featuring a color portrait printed on paper that is inserted into the front surface.

Chicago Cubs 1962 Shirriff Coins Checklist

Number	Player
101	Don Elston
123	Don Zimmer
128	George Altman
136	Ron Santo
145	Glen Hobbie
155	Andre Rodgers
164	Sammy Taylor
177	Ernie Banks
199	Jim McKnight
207	Billy Williams
218	Bob Will

1967 Crane Potato Chips (PF-unc)

Number of Pins

The 1967 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 blue. 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 1967 Crane Potato Chips Pins Checklist

Player

Chicago Cubs

1973 Test Issue Topps Comics + Pin-Ups (R-unc)

Number of Cards

1973 Topps Test Issue has 24 cards each, which includes 1 Cub.

Size of Cards

Topps Comics measure 4 5/8" x 3 7/16"​ and Topps Pin-Ups measure 3 7/16" x 4 5/8"

Basic Features

1973 Topps Comics test issue is rather rare. Each comic is vibrant and colorful. The comics are titled "Career Highlights of ..." and consist of six or seven panels detailing information about the specific player. This set shares the same checklist as the 1973 Topps Pin-Ups. It is unnumbered. The team logos and insignia on the cards have been airbrushed out.

1973 Topps Pin-Ups test issue was first intended to envelop rectangular bubblegum pieces. One side showcases gum-wrapper graphics, while the reverse features a colorful 'pin-up' of a prominent player, along with a facsimile signature. The team logos and insignia on the cards have been airbrushed away, and it shares the same checklist with the 1973 Topps Comics.

Chicago Cubs 1973 Test Issue Topps Comics + Pin-Ups Checklist

Player

Billy Williams Comics

Billy Williams Pin-Ups

J.D. McCarthy Postcards (PC753)

Number of Cards

These black and white postcards were produced by J.D. McCarthy, a Detroit-based company. featuring 100+ players from the Cubs.

Size of Postcards

The size of the cards are 3-1/4" x 5-1/2"

Basic Features

J. D. McCarthy was an exceptionally prolific photographer based in Detroit, Michigan. He produced postcards that showcased athletes from a range of sports. Many prominent players from that era are depicted on McCarthy's postcards. However, certain postcards are significantly more difficult to locate. Most of the card fronts feature facsimile signatures, while a select few only display the player's name in standard text. Furthermore, there are various versions of the postcard backs.

There are too many to share, so just be cautious as there are fakes out there.

1963 J.D. McCarthy Postcards (PC753):

1963 Fleer (R418-7)

Number of Cards

1963 Fleer has 67 cards, which there are 2 Cubs.

Size of Cards

Standard size, which measure 2 1/2” by 3 1/2”

Basic Features

The 1963 Fleer baseball card set marked a significant departure from previous traditions in the trading card industry. Unlike earlier Fleer issues that typically featured Hall of Famers or former superstars, the 1963 cards honored the era’s current players, presenting them in vibrant full color. This fresh approach brought an immediate connection to contemporary fans, who could see their favorite active athletes showcased prominently. The design was distinctive as well: while the player’s portrait dominated the card, the remainder of the card was left white, with the player's name, team, and position clearly printed along the bottom border. This minimalist yet colorful style set the 1963 Fleer cards apart visually.

However, the set’s production faced a significant obstacle due to legal challenges. A lawsuit filed by rival card manufacturer Topps forced Fleer to halt production prematurely, resulting in only one series of 66 cards being released instead of a full, multi-series run. This legal battle not only impacted the availability of the cards but also cemented the 1963 Fleer set’s status as a unique and somewhat rare collection within the hobby. Despite its limited size, the set is remembered for its pioneering use of color photography on active players and its distinct visual presentation.

Chicago Cubs 1963 Fleer Checklist

Number	Player
31	Glen Hobbie
32	Ron Santo