1962 Auravision Records Ernie Banks

Who would ever collect these weird, mostly unknown cubs memorabilia? Well, I do, and if you do, then you're a hard-core Cubs collector.

Number of Cards

In 1962 Auravision Records had 16 records, of which 1 was a Cubs player, the great Ernie Banks.

Size of Cards

The size of the records are approximately 6 ¾ inches by 6 ¾ inches

Basic Features

The records were available through a mail-in promotion from Milk Duds candy or Meadow Gold milk. It featured some high-quality photos with colorful borders on the front and back.

On the grooved front, there was a color photograph with a facsimile autograph, a sports trophy insignia, and a notice stating the record was 33 1/3 RPM. A career overview and complete major-league statistics, as well as another photo of the player, are included on the back.

When played on a record player, the player would describe various aspects of his career or offer guidance in his own voice. Columbia Records handled the distribution.