08-03-2020, 07:09 AM
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Bill H@e1ig
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Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
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Originally Posted by BaltOrioles
All the posts about the 1983 HOF inductions, that included Juan Marichal, reminded me of a small set of cards from 1996 that included Brooks Robinson, Billy Williams and Juan Marichal. Big League Chew bubble gum has been around for about 40 years and in 1996, Brooks appeared on the front of their packages, as part of an autographed card promotion.
Here's an interesting clip from their website about the history of Big League Chew.
There were three different flavors, original, strawberry and grape. I believe Brooks Robinson was only on the original. An offer on the back allowed you to order one autographed card of the player of your choice. Here's the packaging.
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Here is the retail point of sale ad piece from the Big League Chew promotion:
Last edited by roarfrom34; 08-03-2020 at 07:11 AM.
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