The 1972 Kellogg’s set consists of 54 cards, each one 2-1/8”
by 3-1/4” … a decrease both in count and overall dimensions compared to the
prior two years of issue. Available via a mail-in offer on select boxes of
Kellogg’s cereal, all of the cards in the 1972 baseball series were coated in
plastic and designed to simulate a “3-D” appearance. Each displayed a vivid
color likeness of a player with a pair of diagonal bands – one identifying his
surname and the other his position. A facsimile signature graced each piece,
with the entire design was framed in blue with white spots. Card backs have a
horizontal design that includes the player’s name and statistical data. A few
cards were originally printed with statistical errors that were later
corrected, though there is not much difference in value between the two
versions. Cards in their original plastic wrapper are also slightly more
valuable. Due to their plastic-coated surfaces, Kellogg's cards were known for
easily splitting, cracking, and curling, leaving pristine examples are also
difficult to find.
Team Set Checklist
1972 Kellogg’s -
PIRATES
19 Manny Sanguillen
44 Steve Blass
45 Bob Robertson
49 Roberto Clemente
53A Willie Stargell ERR Lifetime 2B 197
53B Willie Stargell COR Lifetime 2B 196
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