Full Topps checklist on bottom of page
Number of Cards
Topps Series 1 has 330 cards, 11 Cubs players, and 3 rookies.Size of Cards
The size of the cards are standard-size 2 ½ x 3 ½Basic Features
Featuring leading MLB Stars, Rookies, Future Stars, League Leaders, Team Cards, and more. In 23 the team name, position designation, and player's name are all included in this updated design along with a sizable team emblem in the background. This year, the headshot in the corner is a great touch.On February 15, Topps will be for sale, and the new design looks great. Last year was a dud for Cubs collecting in Series 1. Keep our fingers crossed that this year will be much better.
Chicago Cubs 2023 Topps Series 1 Checklist
| Number | Player |
| 40 | Keegan Thompson |
| 54 | Marcus Stroman |
| 69 | Caleb Kilian RC |
| 97 | Brandon Hughes RC |
| 120 | Patrick Wisdom |
| 137 | Kyle Hendricks |
| 183 | Seiya Suzuki |
| 220 | Chicago Cubs – Team Card |
| 232 | Ian Happ |
| 249 | Frank Schwindel |
| 308 | Christopher Morel RC |
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2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball Base Parallel Breakdown:
- Gold Foil - 1:2 packs (Jumbo)
- Rainbow Foil - 1:10 packs
- Royal Blue - 1:10 packs (Retail)
- Gold /2023
- Green Foilboard /499
- Orange Foilboard /299
- Red Foilboard /199
- Vintage Stock /99
- Independence Day /76
- Black /72 (Hobby/Jumbo)
- Mother’s Day Hot Pink /50
- Father’s Day Powder Blue /50
- Memorial Day Camo /25
- Clear version /10
2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball Inserts Breakdown:
- One-Two Punch
- Welcome to the Club
- 1988 Topps Baseball
- Nicknames
- Heavy Lumber
- Home Run Challenge
| Number | Player | ||
| 2023 Welcome to the Club CMP# 594 | |||
| WC-11 | Sammy Sosa | ||
| Number | Player | ||
| 2023 Welcome to the Club Autograph Parallel CMP# 594 | |||
| WC-11 | Sammy Sosa | ||
2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball Autographs Breakdown:
Baseball Stars Autographs
- Black - #/199 or less
- Gold - #/50
- Red - #/25
| Number | Player | ||
| 1988 Topps Baseball Stars Autographs CMP# 665 | |||
| BSA-AR | Aramis Ramirez | ||
| BSA-CMO | Christopher Morel | ||
Dual Autograph Parallel (select subjects) - #’d to 25 or less
| Number | Player | ||
| 1988 Topps Baseball Dual Autograph CMP# 670 | |||
| BSDA-MSA | Greg Maddux-Ryne Sandberg | ||
1988 Topps Baseball Autographs
- Black - #/199 or less
- Gold - #/50 or less
- Red - #/25 or less (Hobby)
| Number | Player | ||
| 1988 Topps Baseball Autographs CMP# 671 | |||
| 88BA-BH | Brandon Hughes | ||
| 88BA-CK | Caleb Kilian | ||
| 88BA-JST | Justin Steele | ||
| 88BA-NC | Narciso Crook | ||
| 88BA-PW | Patrick Wisdom | ||
also there is Postseason Performance Autographs, World Series Champion Autographs, The one-of-one Cut Signature set is just for the legends of the game.
2023 Topps Series 1 Baseball Relics / Auto Relics Breakdown:
Major League Material Relics- Black /199
- Gold /50 or less
- Red /25 or less
| Number | Player | ||
| 1988 Topps Major League Material Relics CMP# 683 | |||
| MLM-SS | Seiya Suzuki | ||
| MLM-WC | Willson Contrera | ||
1988 Topps Baseball Relics
- Black /199
- Gold /50 or less
- Red /25 or less
| Number | Player | ||
| 1988 Topps Baseball Relics CMP# 688 | |||
| 88R-CM | Christopher Morel | ||
| 88R-RS | Ryne Sandberg | ||
| 88R-SS | Sammy Sosa | ||
| 88R-WC | Willson Contreras | ||
| Number | Player | ||
| 2023 Team Logo Commemorative Patch Card CMP# 635 | |||
| TLP-SS | Seiya Suzuki | ||
| TLP-CM | Christopher Morel | ||
| Number | Player | ||
| 2023 City Connect Commemorative Patch Card CMP# 647 | |||
| CC-SS | Seiya Suzuki | ||
| CC-CM | Christopher Morel | ||
| Number | Player | ||
| 2023 Patchwork of the Past Commemorative Patch Card CMP# 642 | |||
| POTP-SS | Seiya Suzuki | ||
| POTP-CM | Christopher Morel | ||
I never finished any of the cards from the most difficult collection in baseball card history to acquire.
| Number | Player | ||
| 2023 In the Name Relics CMP# 699 | |||
| ITN-IH | Ian Happ | ||
| ITN-WCO | Willson Contreras | ||
The chance of pulling one of these is almost zero. I know someone who only collects 1/1 cards, but personally, I don't go after these.
| Number | Player | ||
| 2023 Cut Signatures CMP# 700 | |||
| CS-BH | Billy Herman | ||
| CS-EB | Ernie Banks | ||
| CS-RS | Ron Santo | ||
TEAM LOGO COMMEMORATIVE PATCH AUTOGRAPH CARDS
TLPA-CM Christopher Morel
PATCHWORK OF THE PAST COMMEMORATIVE PATCH AUTOGRAPH CARDS
PPA-CMChristopher Morel
CITY CONNECT COMMEMORATIVE PATCH AUTOGRAPH CARDS
CCA-CM Christopher Morel
MAJOR LEAGUE MATERIAL AUTOGRAPH CARDS
MLMA-CM Christopher Morel
MLMA-WC Willson Contreras
TOPPS REVERENCE AUTOGRAPH PATCH CARDS
TRAP-CM Christopher Morel
2023 Topps Series 1 1988 TOPPS BASEBALL:
1988 TOPPS BASEBALLT88-11 Christopher Morel
T88-73 Seiya Suzuki
T88-92 Ryne Sandberg
1988 TOPPS BASEBALL CHROME CARD
T88C-4 Christopher Morel
T88C-63 Ryne Sandberg
T88C-72 Caleb Kilian
T88C-94 Nelson Velazquez
1988 TOPPS BASEBALL CHROME AUTOGRAPH CARDS
T88C-4 Christopher Morel
T88C-63 Ryne Sandberg
T88C-72 Caleb Kilian
T88C-94 Nelson Velázquez
Chicago Cubs 2023 Topps full checklist Checklist
| Number | Player | |
| 40 | Keegan Thompson | |
| 54 | Marcus Stroman | |
| 69 | Caleb Kilian RC | |
| 97 | Brandon Hughes RC | |
| 120 | Patrick Wisdom | |
| 137 | Kyle Hendricks | |
| 183 | Seiya Suzuki | |
| 220 | Chicago Cubs TC | |
| 232 | Ian Happ | |
| 249 | Frank Schwindel | |
| 308 | Christopher Morel RC | |
| 332 | Alfonso Rivas | |
| 338 | P.J. Higgins | |
| 376 | Christopher Morel CC | |
| 379 | Dansby Swanson | |
| 384 | Jameson Taillon | |
| 434 | Nick Madrigal | |
| 444 | Javier Assad RC | |
| 485 | Nico Hoerner | |
| 535 | Drew Smyly | |
| 569 | Yan Gomes | |
| 590 | Brad Boxberger | |
| 592 | Miles Mastrobuoni RC | |
| 593 | Trey Mancini | |
| 638 | Hayden Wesneski RC | |
