Number of Cards
The 1936 Wheaties collection consists of 12 boxes, featuring 2 players from the Cubs..Size of Cards
The cards measures approximately 6" by 8 1/2" when cut.Basic Features
This collection is known as the "Thin Orange Border." These cards, which are unnumbered, were featured on the back of the Wheaties cereal box. It is the first set in this larger format. The border illustrations depict men and women engaged in various sports such as baseball, football, hockey, track, golf, tennis, skiing, and swimming. Additionally, a train and an airplane are included. Above an endorsement for Wheaties, there is a rectangular photo of the player. The player's name is elegantly scripted beneath the endorsement, while a printed name, team, and other details are positioned near the top against the solid orange background.In the standard catalog of baseball cards, the sets are assigned the BB designation, which stands for "Breakfast Box". Between the years 1936 and 1939, several sets were issued within the same year.
Chicago Cubs 1936 Wheaties Checklist
| Number | Player |
| - | Billy Herman |
| - | Lon Warneke |
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