1956 Topps Hocus Focus (R714-26) Small & Large

Number of Cards

Basic Features has 23 cardsin the small set and 18 in the large set which there is 1 Cub player in each set.

Card Dimensions

The small cards are the following dimensions: 7/8" x 1 3/8" and the large cards are 1" x 1 5/8"

Basic Features

This collection is quite rare and was released in six-card strips within a bubblegum pack. The instructions suggested moistening the front of the card and holding it up to the light to reveal the concealed image.

1956 Topps Small Hocus Focus 5 Hank Sauer

1956 Topps Large Hocus Focus 5 Hank Sauer

1948 Topps Magic Photos Inaugural Baseball Cards (R714-27)

Number of Cards

1948 Topps Magic Photos has 19 cards which there is 1 Cub player.

Card Dimensions

The cards are the following dimensions: 1" x 1 5/8"

Basic Features

Four siblings established a chewing gum brand called Topps, and this collection holds historical significance as it comprises the very first Topps baseball cards. The images were originally blank and revealed only when the buyer applied moisture, primarily from saliva and sunlight. This set includes 19 baseball cards, and a Hocus Focus photo album was additionally offered as a bonus. It's crucial to distinguish this set from the two Hocus Focus collections that came out in 1956.

1948 Topps Magic-Photo Tinkers-Evers

Hocus Focus photo album

1959 Bazooka (R414-15)

Number of Cards

1959 Bazooka has 23 cards which there is 1 Cub player

Card Dimensions

The cards are the following dimensions: 2 13/16" x 4 15/16"

Basic Features

These cards originated from the bottom of gum boxes distributed across the country by Topps that year. The brand was Bazooka, which Topps had been using for its one-cent bubblegum. This year, Topps decided to pack 25 dual pieces of Bazooka gum in each box. A card was showcased on the reverse side of Bazooka Bubble Gum boxes. All cards feature a blank back and are classified as R414-15. The year 1959 marked the inaugural year of the Bazooka series, leading to a plethora of fantastic cards and inserts in the years that followed.

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.

Chicago Cubs 1959 Bazooka Checklist

Number	Player
-	Ernie Banks SP

Year	Set
1959	Bazooka (1 Cubs Card)
1960	Bazooka (3 Cubs Cards + 3 Panels)
1961	Bazooka (2 Cubs Cards + 2 Panels)
1962	Bazooka (2 Cubs Cards + 2 Panels)
1963	Bazooka (2 Cubs Cards + 2 Panels)
1963	Bazooka All-Time Greats (6 All-Time Greats)
1964	Bazooka (2 Cubs Cards + 2 Panels)
1964	Bazooka Stamps (5 Cubs Stamps + 5 Panels)
1965	Bazooka (3 Cubs Cards + 3 Panels)
1966	Bazooka (2 Cubs Cards + 2 Panels)
1967	Bazooka (2 Cubs Cards + 2 Panels)
1968	Bazooka (5 Cubs Cards + 5 Panels)
1969-70	Bazooka (5 Cubs Cards + 8 Panels + 2 Baseball Extra)
1971	Bazooka (2 Cubs Cards + 2 Panels)
1971	Bazooka Numbered (3 Cubs Cards + 3 Panels)

There are numerous additional sets from the 90s and 2000s, but I won't delve into those just yet.

1992 Donruss Triple Play

Number of Cards

1992 Triple Play has 264 cards which there are 13 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

The Triple Play collection is designed specifically for kids aged 5 to 12, showcasing vibrant colored borders, player quotes, and interesting trivia. It includes subsets like Little Hotshots, which features players in their childhood, and Awesome Action. Produced and distributed by Donruss.

Chicago Cubs 1992 Triple Play Checklist

Number		Player
19		Greg Maddux
28		Hector Villanueva
42		George Bell
97		Lance Dickson
113		Andre Dawson AA
114		Mark Grace
151		Joe Girardi
160		Shawon Dunston
173		Wrigley Field
174		Andre Dawson
229		Ryne Sandberg
245		Chuck McElroy
246		Shawn Boskie

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1910-12 Red Cross tobacco t215

Number of Cards

Red Cross tobacco (T215) has 100 cards, which there are 11 Cubs players and 1 varation.

Size of Cards

measures 1 1/2" by 2 5/8."

Basic Features

These cards were launched in two separate series: one in 1910 and another in 1912. The Red Cross cards were packaged with Red Cross tobacco products. There are three distinct types of these cards: Type 1 features brown captions from 1910, Type 2 showcases blue captions from 1912, and Type 3 is recognized by its green ink 'Pirate Cigarettes' backs, which I believe were sold in England. According to well-known dealers and collectors, these cards were produced for servicemen deployed overseas and are part of a mixed T206 set. Very few of these sets exist.

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.

Chicago Cubs 1910-12 Red Cross Checklist

Player

Mordecai Brown

Frank Chance

Johnny Evers

Solly Hofman

Del Howard

Harry McIntire

Ed Reulbach

Frank Schulte

Jimmy Sheckard

Harry Steinfeldt

Joe Tinker VAR

Joe Tinker VAR

Hey kids, stay away from smoking!

1971 Kellogg's 3D Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1971 Kellogg's has 75 cards, which there are 5 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

These cards were included in specially marked boxes of Kellogg's Corn Flakes or Raisin Bran, with only one card per box. Unlike earlier collections, the 1971 Kellogg's cards were not available as complete sets through mail order, which has increased their value and made complete sets quite rare. The cards showcase a 3D design and are identifiable by their blue inner border, although the plastic card stock is susceptible to cracking. So, what makes these 3D baseball cards so special? Start with a cutout of a player, place a blurred background behind it, and then overlay a transparent plastic layer featuring ridges on top of the image.

Chicago Cubs 1971 Kellogg's 3D Checklist

Number	Player
9	Don Kessinger
11	Jim Hickman
50	Ernie Banks
61	Billy Williams
71	Glenn Beckert

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1903-04 Breisch-Williams (E107)

Number of Cards

1903 (E107) has 160 cards, which there are 5 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

measures 1 3/8" x 2 5/8"

Basic Features

This is the inaugural set in the 20th century. The cards are in black and white, showcasing a series of portraits. A standout aspect of this collection is that it includes players from the 19th century who were nearing the end of their careers, along with early representations of some of the most legendary players of the 20th century.

Doc Casey (1903–1905)

Casey played as the starting third baseman from 1903 to 1905. Throughout his three seasons with the Cubs, he was part of the infield alongside Tinker, Evers, and Chance.



Frank Chance
Jack Taylor
Jock Menefee
Dick Harley (1903)