2001 Cubs Topps 50th Anniversary
Description
2001 Cubs Topps 50th Anniversary is a ten-card set that was given away at selected Chicago Cubs home games during the 2001 season inside a plastic "baggie." Each card is a reprint of a prominent Topps card with both the card and the baggie serial-numbered to 30,000 copies. In addition, each player autographed 200 cards for random insertion.
Distribution
One card to the first 30,000 fans who attended selected 2001 Chicago Cubs home games.
Reviews
Insertion Ratios
| Cards | Total Cards | Numbered To | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base | 10 | 29,800 | one-per-game |
| Autographs | 10 | 20 | ? |
Checklist
Base Set
NOTES
- Each card that was given away at Wrigley Field is serial-numbered to 30,000 copies on both the card, and the "baggie" it was packaged in. However, a number of cards without serial-numbering have emerged on the market.
- Andy Pafko's 1952 Topps card (depicting him as a Brooklyn Dodger) was included due to his selection the year before on the Cubs' All-20th Century Team and the significance his '52 Topps card.
- Ernie Banks
- Andre Dawson
- Fergie Jenkins
- Andy Pafko
- Ryne Sandberg
- Ron Santo
- Sammy Sosa
- Rick Sutcliffe
- Bruce Sutter
- Billy Williams
Autographs
Each player autographed 200 copies of his reprint for random insertion.