Tuesday, March 8, 2022

2007 Allen & Ginter Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

There are 10 Cubs players which includes two SP among the 350 cards in the 2007 Topps Allen & Ginter.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

Topps Allen and Ginter, first introduced in 2006, soon became a fan favorite among the company's products. The cards featured a mix of current and former baseball players, famous historical figures, popular celebrities, and even some iconic landmarks. With a total of 300 base cards, 50 short prints, an autograph, and game-used inserts, each set offered a diverse collection for collectors to enjoy.

Rip Cards were an exclusive innovation introduced by Topps Allen and Ginter. Each card possesses the ability to be opened, unveiling a hidden surprise such as a rare red ink autograph, a limited edition small unique card, a wooden counterpart, or an original card. Typically, one rip card was included in each case. In 2014, the concept of Double Rip Cards was introduced, offering even more excitement and possibilities.

Topps has a long history of including mini cards with autographs or game-used minis in their retro-tobacco themed sets. This tradition continued with Topps Allen and Ginter, which featured both autographs and game-used memorabilia. Additionally, original A and G cards were included in packs, framed similarly to the relic and autographed cards. Allen and Ginter is also recognized for their box topper insert sets of slightly oversized cards, along with low serial number autographs and game-used cards.

2007 Allen + Ginter Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number Player
6 Matt Murton
45 Carlos Zambrano
121 Aramis Ramirez
159 Michael Barrett SP
166 Derrek Lee
180 Alfonso Soriano
193 Rich Hill SP
213 Lou Piniella MG
288 Ted Lilly
346 Jacque Jones





















Monday, March 7, 2022

2015 Donruss Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

2015 Donruss has 245 cards which there are 10 Cubs players.

Size of Cards

The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

The 2015 Donruss collection contains 245 cards featuring active and retiring players.

There are SP cards, but no Cubs players are included, and the final 50 cards are designed in the style of the 1981 Donruss set, but there are no Cubbies included in that either.

A short biography of each player is included on the back, along with their complete names and career batting totals.

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2015 Donruss Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number Player
5 Anthony Rizzo DK
35 Javier Baez RC
37 Jorge Soler RC
63 Anthony Rizzo
64 Junior Lake
65 Starlin Castro
66 Jake Arrieta
134 Jon Lester
191 Ryne Sandberg
195 Ernie Banks




















Saturday, March 5, 2022

Ryne Sandberg Rookie Cards Checklist

From 1983 until 1991, Sandberg established himself as a consistent All-Star and Gold Glove candidate, appearing in ten straight All-Star games and won nine consecutive Gold Gloves. When he retired in 1997, his career fielding percentage of.989 was a major-league record at second base. In January 2005, Sandberg was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

On a scale of one to a hundred, I'd have to put him at the top of the list for hustle, team spirit, and attitude. Ryne Sandberg may have been the best overall player in Cubs' history!

A pre-rookie card is any card that has been printed before a player's debut at the major league level.

Ryne Sandberg Rookie and Pre Rookie Checklist

Number Player
Pre Rookie Cards
1980
Reading Phillies TCMA #22 Ryne Sandberg
1981
Oklahoma City 89ers TCMA #17 Ryne Sandberg
1982
Cubs Red Lobster #23 Ryne Sandberg
1981-82
Venezuelan League Stickers #233 Ryne Sandberg
Offical Rookie Cards
1983 Topps #83 Ryne Sandberg RC
1983 Donruss #277 Ryne Sandberg RC
1983 O-Pee-Chee #83 Ryne Sandberg RC