Sunday, March 13, 2022

1998 Fleer Tradition Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

1998 Fleer Tradition has 600 cards which there are 15 Cubs players and no SP

Size of Cards

Cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

1998 There were two series of Fleer Tradition (the new name for Fleer's annual baseball cards). There are 350 cards in series one and 250 cards in series two. Borderless color action player photographs with UV coating and foil stamping grace the card fronts. There are some great action photos in this Fleer set. Player details and career statistics are displayed on the backs. All 4 subsets were SP. Unfortunately, the Cubs didn't have any in this classic set.

  • Smoke 'n Heat (301-310)(1:6 packs)
  • Golden Memories (311-320)(1:4 packs)
  • Tale of the Tape (321-340)(1:4 packs)
  • Unforgettable Moments (576-600)(1:4 packs)

Chicago Cubs 1998 Fleer Tradition Base Checklist

Number Player
44 Mark Grace
83 Doug Glanville
122 Kevin Tapani
163 Kevin Orie
186 Marc Pisciotta RC
211 Sammy Sosa
239 Lance Johnson
268 Jeremi Gonzalez
377 Henry Rodriguez
396 Scott Servais
439 Rod Beck
497 Jeff Blauser
523 Steve Trachsel
551 Mickey Morandini
563 Kerry Wood RC




















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Friday, March 11, 2022

2015 Allen & Ginter Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number of Cards

There are 13 Cubs players which includes two SP among the 350 cards in the 2015 Topps Allen & Ginter.

Size of Cards

Cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½

Basic Features

Topps Allen and Ginter, which debuted in 2006, quickly became one of the company's most popular offerings. Current and retired baseball players, historical luminaries, current celebrities, and the occasional monument were all depicted on the cards. Each set included 300 base cards, 50 short prints, an autograph, and a set of game-used inserts.
Rip Cards

Rip Cards were a one-of-a-kind creation for Topps Allen and Ginter. Each card can be split open to reveal a second card, a rare red ink autograph, a shortprinted small unique, a wood counterpart, or an original on the inside. Around one rip card was put each case. In 2014, Double Rip Cards were introduced.

For several years, Topps has been framing mini cards with autographs or gamed minis inside in their retro-tobacco themed sets. This concept was carried over into Topps Allen and Ginter, which included both an autograph and a game-used collection. Also inserted into packs were original A and G that were framed similar to the relic and autographed cards. Allen and Ginter are also known for their box topper insert sets of slightly oversized cards, as well as low serial number autographs and game-used cards.

In 2015, Topps marked the tenth anniversary of the popular Allen & Ginter series. Cards 301-350 were published as short prints and are part of the base set.

Parallel:

  • 10th Anniversary /10 (1:393 packs)

Mini Parallels:

  • Base Mini, A&G Back
  • A&G Black-Bordered
  • A&G No Number - limited to 50
  • Red /40
  • A&G Flag Back - hand #'d to /25

Allen & Ginter Chicago Cubs Checklist

Number Player
54 Javier Baez RC
59 Hector Rondon
76 Jake Arrieta
77 Jason Hammel
85 Kris Bryant RC
133 Addison Russell RC
151 Jorge Soler RC
162 Anthony Rizzo
271 Dexter Fowler
277 Starlin Castro
287 Jon Lester
310 Chris Coghlan SP
337 Mike Olt SP