1925 Exhibits (W461)

There were seven separate issues issued from 1921 through 1928 with subtle differences that allow for a collector to decipher the difference, although ESCO (Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago) did not print any year on the cards.

Number of Cards

1925 ESCO features a total of 128 cards, including 8 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 3 3/8" x 5 3/8"

Basic Features

Each card displays a black-and-white posed image of the player, accompanied by a box at the bottom that contains his name in uppercase letters, position, and team, along with the note (Made in the U.S.A.). The unnumbered cards feature blank backs. These cards were the size of postcards and could be acquired from a machine specifically created for penny arcade venues.

Chicago Cubs 1925 Exhibit Supply Company Checklist

Player

Sparky Adams

Grover Cleveland Alexander

John Brooks

Howard Freigau

Charlie Grimm

Gabby Hartnett

Walter Maranville

Butch Weis

1978 Royal Crown Iron-Ons

Number of Cards

1978 Royal Crown features a total of 130 cards, including 5 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the sheets are 6" by 22"

Basic Features

The Royal Crown Iron-Ons consisted of a collection of felt transfers intended for application on t-shirts, showcasing five players from each of the 26 Major League Baseball teams. However, these transfers were not officially licensed by Major League Baseball, which led to the omission of team logos. Instructions for applying the iron-on are provided beneath each player's name. Each iron-on displayed a black-and-white headshot of a player set against a white baseball backdrop, complemented by red and blue accents.

Chicago Cubs 1978 Royal Crown Iron-Ons Checklist

Player

Bill Buckner

Dave Kingman

Steve Ontiveros

Bruce Sutter

Manny Trillo

1921 Exhibits (W461)

There were seven separate issues issued from 1921 through 1928 with subtle differences that allow for a collector to decipher the difference, although ESCO (Exhibit Supply Company of Chicago) did not print any year on the cards.

Number of Cards

1921 ESCO features a total of 64 cards, including 4 players from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are 3 3/8" x 5 3/8"

Basic Features

The inaugural Exhibit set introduced cards featuring a photograph on the front, The player's name is beautifully inscribed in cursive, with his position and team name placed beneath it. The back of the card was blank. These cards were the size of postcards and could be acquired from a machine specifically created for penny arcade venues.

Chicago Cubs 1921 Exhibit Supply Company Checklist

Player

Grover Cleveland Alexander

Charlie Deal

Charles Hollocher

Bill Killefer

1977 Dairy Isle Discs (H-unc)

Number of Cards

1977 Dairy Isle Discs has 70 differant discs with 2 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Founded in 1977 by Michael Scheter Associates (MSA), these discs lack official licensing from Major League Baseball, which means they do not feature team logos. They were created to advertise Dairy Isle ice cream shops. The front of each disc showcased a consistent design, while the back was modified to indicate the promoting company.

Chicago Cubs 1977 Dairy Isle Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bobby Murcer

1937 Wheaties BB6 Billy Herman

Number of Cards

The 1937 Wheaties collection consists of 12 boxes, featuring 1 player from the Cubs.

Size of Cards

The cards measure 6" X 8 1/4"

Basic Features

This set is referred to as "How to Star in Baseball." The numbered boxes were highlighted on the reverse side of the cereal box. This educational series included illustrations aimed at teaching children about baseball. Each panel features a complete photograph, along with the player's name, team, and a scripted signature displayed on the box.

Chicago Cubs 1937 Wheaties (F272-2-6) Checklist

Number	Player
10	Billy Herman

1968 Bazooka + Panel (R414-51)

Number of Cards

1968 Bazooka has 56 cards with 4 Cub players.

Size of Cards

The size of the hand cut cards measure approximately 1 1/4" by 3 1/18"

Basic Features

This collection distinguishes itself from previous years of Bazooka cards due to its streamlined design. Unlike earlier iterations, these individual cards were not included in 3-card panels; instead, these unnumbered player cards were affixed to the sides of bubble gum boxes and were hand-cut. At the bottom of the box, a new series titled "Tipps from the Topps" was launched, featuring a rectangular panel that displayed a headshot of one player along with tips on how to play baseball. In total, there were 15 panels, with four players being printed twice, including Ron Santo, to complete the set of 15.

Chicago Cubs 1968 Bazooka Checklist

Player

Ken Holtzman

Ferguson Jenkins

Ron Santo

Billy Williams

1967 Bazooka Panel

Maury Wills / Joe Azcue / Tony Conigliaro / Ken Holtzman / Bill White

Willie Mays / Richie Allen / Gary Peters / Rusty Staub / Billy Williams

Joe Torre / Dean Chance / Tommy Davis / Ferguson Jenkins / Rick Monday

Lou Brock / Tommie Agee / Don Drysdale / Pete Rose / Ron Santo

Orlando Cepeda / Tommie Agee / Don Drysdale / Pete Rose / Ron Santo

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Back of this box is Lou Brock:

1976 Dairy Isle Discs (H-unc) Cubs

There were many MSA discs produced in the late 70s. Cubs disks are affordable, simple, and enjoyable to collect. Happy hunting!

Number of Cards

70 disks in the 1976 Dairy Isle Discs included 5 Cubs players

Size of Cards

The discs measured 3- 3/8 inches in diameter

Basic Features

At Dairy Isle ice cream parlors, customers receive uniquely designed discs distributed by Michael Schechter Associates (MSA). These discs feature four distinct stars on the upper front, symbolizing quality and excellence. The reverse side prominently displays a vibrant Dairy Isle advertisement, seamlessly blending corporate branding with customer engagement. Customization options allow these discs to be tailored for various promotional campaigns, making them an innovative marketing tool that enhances the Dairy Isle experience while effectively promoting partner brands.

Chicago Cubs 1976 Dairy Isle Discs Checklist

Player

Jose Cardenal

Bill Madlock

Rick Monday

Jerry Morales

Andy Thornton

1977 TCMA All Time Cubs

There are 13 cards listed in the checklist; however, the set contains only 12 cards. Charlie Grimm is counted twice, once as 1b and again as manager.

Number of Cards

1977 TCMA All Time Chicago Cubs cards which there are 12 Cubs players

Card Dimensions

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

Basic Features

Tom Collier and Michael Aronstein are recognized as TCMA, a name derived from the founders' initials. Over its 15-year history, TCMA has primarily produced cards that honor the golden era of baseball, emphasizing teams and players from the 1920s through the 1950s. The 1977 TCMA All Time Chicago Cubs team set is a sought-after collectible card series that showcases notable figures from the Chicago Cubs' legacy. The reverse sides of all these cards are identical. I appreciate the designs on the front, but they fell short regarding the backs.

1977 TCMA All Time Chicago Cubs Checklist

Player

Ernie Banks

Kiki Cuyler

Larry French

Charlie Grimm PL, MGR

Gabby Hartnett

Billy Herman

Rogers Hornsby

Emil Kush

Charlie Root

Ron Santo

Billy Williams

Hack Wilson

1977 Fritsch One Year Winners

The other two sets from different years are not featured in this post; I will include the Master Checklist.

Number of Cards

1977 Fritsch One Year Winners has 18 cards which there are 4 Cubs player.

Size of Cards

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

Basic Features

This 118-card standard-size collection pays tribute to players who only played for a season or fewer and went unnoticed in baseball history. The collection was released in three sections as part of a single series. The first 18 cards were released in 1977, and they contain black and white player photographs with white and green borders. Color player photographs with white borders were used on cards 19-54, which were released in 1979. Colored photographs with blue and white borders were used on cards 55-118, which were issued in 1983.

1977 Fritsch One Year Winners Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number	Player
2	Chuck Connors
5	Bob Thorpe
14	Paul Schramka
18	Leon Brinkopf

Master Checklist:

Number		Player
2		Chuck Connors
5		Bob Thorpe
14		Paul Schramka
18		Leon Brinkopf
19		Daryl Robertson
54		Don Eaddy
55		Don Prince
74		Lee Gregory
91		George Gerberman
101		Elder White
118		Al Lary