1950-53 Royal Desserts (F219)

Number of Cards

Royal Dessert has 142 cards, which there is 1 Cub player and a total of 4 varations.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

These cards were launched by Royal Desserts and can be located on the backs of boxes over a period of three years. Although the backs are plain, the front of the cards showcases portrait images of the player, accompanied by a facsimile autograph and an impressive write-up of the player's life; there's a wealth of information in this collection.

This set features a black-tinted version and a more elusive blue-tinted version, which is valued at 2X the standard prices. For just 15 cents and three box fronts from any dessert, one could purchase an eight-page, comb-spined booklet from Royal to keep the cards organized. The set is considered complete with merely one of each variation.

1950-53 Royal Desserts Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number	Player
6	Andy Pafko black-tinted version
6	Andy Pafko blue-tinted version
6	Andy Pafko In eight years VAR
6	Andy Pafko After eight years VAR

1962 Bazooka + Panel (R414-25)

Number of Cards

1962 Bazooka has 45 cards which there is 2 Cub player and 2 panels

Box

Card Dimensions

The cards measure 1 13/16" by 2 3/4" and the panels measure 2 3/4" by 5 1/2".

Basic Features

In 1962, Bazooka released in three-card panels that were included with boxes of Bazooka gum. The cards featured full-color images, had blank backs, were unnumbered, and were individually hand-cut from the panel, using dotted lines as a cutting guide. Each card displayed a vivid color photograph of the player, bordered in white, which contained the player's name, team name, and position. The cards with SP in the checklist below are more difficult to obtain. Complete panels or complete boxes would command a premium above these prices.

Chicago Cubs 1962 Bazooka Checklist

Player

Ernie Banks SP

Ron Santo

1962 Hand Cut Panels

Johnny Romano / Ernie Banks / Norm Siebern SP

Ron Santo / Norm Cash / Jim Piersall

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.

Panels

1887 Buchner Gold Coin (N284)

Number of Cards

Buchner Gold Coin has 142 cards, which there are 9 Cubs players and three varations.

Size of Cards

The cards are the following dimensions: 1 3/4" x 3"

Basic Features

The baseball players included in this Buchner set are part of a broader collection that also features cards of policemen, jockeys, and actors, all launched in partnership with the tobacco brand "Gold Coin." The front of these cards showcases a vibrant illustration of a baseball player. At the bottom of each card, you can find the player's name, position, and team name. On the back of the N284 set, there is an advertisement for Gold Coin chewing tobacco. This Buchner Gold Coin set is unnumbered and presents three different variations on the reverse side of the cards. The most prominent subset includes cards of baseball players, amounting to 142 cards. Following that, the next largest subset features 103 police inspectors. Furthermore, the collection comprises 31 jockeys and 48 actors.

Buchner Gold Coin Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Cap Anson (Hand on Hip)

Cap Anson (Hands In Front)

Tom Burns

John Clarkson (Winding Up)

John Clarkson (Throwing)

Silver Flint

Fred Pfeffer

Jimmy Ryan

Marty Sullivan

Billy Sunday

Ned Williamson (Shortstop)

Ned Williamson (Second Base)

1973 Jewel Food Photos (F410-4)

Number of Cards

1973 Jewel has 16 cards, which all are Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The cards are the following dimensions: 6" x 9"

Basic Features

In 1973, Jewel grocery stores handed out portrait photos of Chicago Cubs players, each measuring 6" by 9". These vibrant images are unnumbered and feature plain backs. The front displays white borders that encase a full-color images of the player along with a facsimile autograph. This was a strong team during the late 60s and early 70s, making it a fantastic collection that Cubs fans would cherish. That being said, storing these can be quite challenging.

1973 Jewel Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Jack Aker

Glenn Beckert

Jose Cardenal

Carmen Fanzone

Jim Hickman

Burt Hooton

Randy Hundley

Fergie Jenkins

Don Kessinger

Bob Locker

Rick Monday

Milt Pappas

Rick Reuschel

Ken Rudolph

Ron Santo

Billy Williams

1909 E102 Set of 25

Number of Cards

1909 E102 has 25 cards, which there are 3 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The cards are the following dimensions: 1 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Basic Features

The 1909 E102 Baseball Card Set is frequently referred to as the Anonymous "Set of 25" cards and lacks any numbering. The player images featured on E102 cards are the same as those found in the 1909 E101 Set of 50; however, the specific product through which they were distributed is still unknown. The back of the baseball cards includes a full checklist. Unfortunately, there is no Frank Chance included in this set.

Chicago Cubs 1909 E102 Checklist

Player

Johnny Evers

Joe Tinker

Heinie Zimmerman

1913-15 Pinkerton Scorecards (W530)

Number of Cards

Pinkerton Scorecards features a total of 36 postcards, including 4 players from the Cubs, and it is possible that additional Cubs postcards exist.

Size of Cards

The postcards are the following dimensions: 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Basic Features

The Pinkerton Scorecards collection consists of postcard-sized photographs that highlight various baseball players. This collection is termed a Pinkerton issue due to its inclusion of the same images present in the T5 Pinkerton premium set. The Pinkerton Scorecards are printed on cardstock, with the T5 Cabinet photograph affixed to a cardboard backing. Each card or photograph features black and white images of the players, along with their name, position, team, and a card number. There are two different types of backs: one is blank, while the other contains a scorecard that enables fans to keep track of the score during an actual baseball game.

NO information on who issued this set.

Chicago Cubs 1913-15 Pinkerton Scorecards Checklist

Number	Player
203	King Cole
205	Heinie Zimmerman
206	Frank Schulte
208	Joe Tinker

1937 Dixie Lids F7

Number of Cards

In 1937, the Dixie Lid collection includes 24 lids, among which there is one player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

Dixie Lids baseball set features 24 ice cream cup tops measuring either 2-11/16" or 2-5/16" in diameter

Basic Features

The collection features just six sports icons, four of whom are Major League players, while the others come from the entertainment industry. The front displays a portrait of the player along with his name, position, and team, all printed within a black or dark red border. On the reverse side, there is an advertisement for Dixie Ice Cream, accompanied by a local dairy logo, and each lid includes a small semi-circular tab for easy opening of the treat.

A captivating "premium" large image of every subject in the Dixie Lid collection. These premium images are printed on durable stock and feature a vivid color illustration on the front; each unnumbered premium measures approximately 8" X 10". Furthermore, the back of the 1937 premiums showcases a distinct gray star accompanied by three light gray lines at the top, which includes a story about the players.

Chicago Cubs 1937 Dixie Lids Checklist

Number	Player
-	Charles (Gabby) Hartnett Lid
-	Charles (Gabby) Hartnett Premium

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1902-11 Sporting Life Cabinets (W600)

Number of Cards

1902-11 Sporting Life has 450 cards, which there are 41 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The cards are the following dimensions: 5" by 7½"

Basic Features

These impressive and eye-catching portraits of baseball players were released by the Sporting Life Publishing Company over several years from 1902 to 1911. While the precise count of cards in the collection remains uncertain, it is believed to be around 450. The cards lack numbering and may exhibit a subtle reddish or sepia hue. Additionally, there is a significant variety of player card variations. During the 1902-1903 timeframe, three distinct design formats were utilized for these cards.

1902-11 Sporting Life Cabinets Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Shad Barry

Buttons Briggs

Mordecai Brown

Doc Casey

Frank Chance

Clarence Currie

Johnny Evers

Bill Foxen

Chick Fraser

Doc Gessler

Dick Harley

Jack Harper

Arthur Hofman

Del Howard

Davy Jones

Mike Kahoe

John Kling

Carl Lundgren

Billy Maloney

Jack McCarthy

Jock Menefee

Pat Moran

Jack O'Neill

Orval Overall

Jeff Pfeffer

Jack Pfiester

Tommy Raub

Ed Reulbach

Lew Richie

Frank Schulte

Jimmy Sebring

Jimmy Sheckard

Jimmy Slagle

Aleck Smith

Harry Steinfeldt

Jack Taylor

Joe Tinker

Jake Weimer

Bob Wicker

Otto Williams

Heinie Zimmerman