Number of Cards
1927 York Caramel Type 1 features 64 cards, including 4 Cub players. Type 2 features 60 cards, including 3 Cub players.Size of Cards
The cards measure 1 3/8" x 2 1/2"Basic Features
The Type 1 set created by a caramel candy manufacturer in Pennsylvania features a black-and-white photograph of a player, bordered by a white frame, with the player's name and card number presented at the bottom. On the reverse side, the player's name and team are listed alongside the company's name. In contrast, the Type 2 examples differ from the Type 1 versions due to their glossy surface. The reverse side also includes the player's name, team, and the name of the company.The cards featured an identical layout to that of the F50 Tharp’s and Sweetman cards. The primary distinction lies on the reverse side. Additionally, these issues are interconnected through a checklist, as numerous players and card numbers are consistent across the various sets.
Chicago Cubs 1927 York Caramel Checklist
| Number | Player |
| 5 | Gabby Hartnett |
| 25 | Hack Wilson |
| 34 | Mike Gonzalez |
| 35 | Clifton Heathcote |
| 1928 Type 2 York Caramel | |
| 5 | Gabby Hartnett |
| 25 | Hack Wilson |
| 34 | Mike Gonzalez |
Variation Type 1:
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