1973 Topps

Number of Cards

1973 Topps was scaled back to 660 cards which there are 28 Cubs players plus 1 variation

Card Dimensions

The standard-sized cards are the following dimensions: 2-1/2" by 3-1/2"

Basic Features

1973 Topps 660 cards were a significant decrease from 1972's 787-card release. These cards feature a color portrait and action shots of the player on the front, along with the player's name and team below that. The player's position is indicated just below the silhouette, which is enclosed in a colored circle. 1973 Topps had some of the best backgrounds ever, which makes this a favorite of many to collect. There are some fantastic subsets, but no guys from the Cubs are present.

Inserted in the last series are Blue Team Checklists. The blue-bordered cards are unnumbered and measure 2 12" by 3 12". The fronts have facsimile autographs of the players, while the card backs feature a checklist of the players on the team along with their 1973 Topps card numbers. These checklists are limited and very hard to find.



If you're investing in a Blue Team Checklists, get a graded card from a reputable company to play it safe. One thing to consider is that graded cards keep their value longer and won't be fake.

Pittsburgh's great Roberto Clemente's final card is included in this set.

The backs are in a vertical format for the first time since the 1968 Topps. The backs have a cartoon with triva questions in a yellow and black color scheme along with the usual statistics, biography information, and other information.

Subsets include:

• Statistical Leaders (LL)
• All Time Leader cards (AL)
• World Series Highlights (WS)
• Playoff Highlights (CS)
• Managers and Coaches (MC)
• Boyhood Photos (BP)

Released in 5 series:

• series 1 (1-132)
• series 2 (133-264)
• series 3 (265-396)
• series 4 (397-528)
• series 5 (528-660)

Short Prints:

• Series 5 cards (428-660) are scarce and demand a premium.

Errors + Variations:

• 81A- Solid background
• 81B- Natural backgrounds on right in little boxes

Chicago Cubs 1973 Topps Checklist

Number	Player
21	Randy Hundley
44	Rick Monday
61	Batting Leaders
70	Milt Pappas
81A	Solid backgrounds
81B	Natural backgrounds
115	Ron Santo
139	Carmen Fanzone RC
180	Fergie Jenkins
200	Billy Williams
262	Jack Aker
285	Don Kessinger
309	Paul Popovich
328	Bill Bonham
367	Burt Hooton
393	Jose Cardenal
414	Ken Rudolph
426	Dave LaRoche
440	Glenn Beckert
464	Chicago Cubs TC
482	Rick Reuschel RC
501	Larry Gura
527	Dan McGinn
552	J.C. Martin
565	Jim Hickman
580	Joe Pepitone
603	Rookie Third Basemen
605	Rookie First Baseman
645	Bob Locker

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