All the Cubs

[Sean]

Great Cub collection! Is that Harry Carey on the Michael Jordan card? And why Jackie Robinson? Is it because the Cubs retired his number?

PS- And where is that Taylor Grignon?

[Shankweather]

Originally Posted by Sean

Great Cub collection! Is that Harry Carey on the Michael Jordan card? And why Jackie Robinson? Is it because the Cubs retired his number?

PS- And where is that Taylor Grignon?

Thanks! No, that is Michael Jordan on the Harry Caray card. And yes, I used the retired number loophole to justify having a Jackie RC. Everyone needs a Jackie Robinson in their collection!

Re: the Jack Taylor, not all the cards are in the display cases. That one's a post card so it takes up more room. I'll post a pic of it tonight.

[Shankweather]

Here he is:

[Shankweather]

New pickup. Tom Burns, #40 on the all-time list. He and Ned Williamson (#35) owned the left side of the Chicago infield during the 1880s.

[btcarfagno]

Those pics are absolutely awesome, until I saw Joe Maddon's ugly mug.

I hate that fucker.

[SullyV]

As for Harry Caray, I am partial to the 1988 Peoria Chiefs issue that actually has his name on it. Plus, on the reverse it mentions his Holy Cow and his love for Budweiser.

[Shankweather]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Those pics are absolutely awesome, until I saw Joe Maddon's ugly mug.

I hate that fucker.

He's not for everyone.

Originally Posted by SullyV

As for Harry Caray, I am partial to the 1988 Peoria Chiefs issue that actually has his name on it. Plus, on the reverse it mentions his Holy Cow and his love for Budweiser.

I'm on the lookout.

[Misunderestimated]

Great collection!:
I would add a Theo Epstein card just for completion.

[Bigdaddy]

Wow, who would have ever thought that a man could put together a list of 100 greatest Cubs? I thought you'd go dry after Santo.

Seriously though, great idea and a super nice collection.

[Big Ben]

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

Wow, who would have ever thought that a man could put together a list of 100 greatest Cubs? I thought you'd go dry after Santo.

Seriously though, great idea and a super nice collection.

I guess that explains the inclusion of Ray Burris on this list. I’m a Cubs fan, and I did a double take when I saw that. 😬⚾️

[Shankweather]

Originally Posted by Misunderestimated

Great collection!:
I would add a Theo Epstein card just for completion.

I was in on the bidding for a 1/1 Topps Dynasty Epstein, but it got a little high for me. I'll probably pick up something one day.

Originally Posted by Bigdaddy

Wow, who would have ever thought that a man could put together a list of 100 greatest Cubs? I thought you'd go dry after Santo. ;)

Seriously though, great idea and a super nice collection.

Honestly, I started working on this years ago for that very reason. I had heard names like Bill Dahlen and Joe Tinker and Kiki Cuyler but I didn't know much about them. So I started reading about all these Cubs of yore and collecting their cards.

[Shankweather]

New pickup! Wasn't sure I'd ever find one of these. Kyle Hendricks, 99th greatest Cub of all time.

[Leon]

Superb photo on that one. Good luck in the hunt.

Originally Posted by Shankweather

New pickup. Tom Burns, #40 on the all-time list. He and Ned Williamson (#35) owned the left side of the Chicago infield during the 1880s.

[Shankweather]

Nice variety in the mail today. Larry French/Vance Page, and Jake Arrieta; 48, 360, and 70 on the all time list. That Double Play card was the first in the set, so it's hard to find in nice condition. And that Pie Face short print has been a bear to find.

[Shankweather]

Jimmy Ryan, #23 on the list, and still the greatest center fielder the Cubs have ever had. This is one of my favorite cards, upgraded to an SGC 5 this week.