A
complete set of the 1970 Chemtoy Superballs consists of 285
players representing the 25 Major League teams. The "High
Bouncing Balls" measure 3 1/4" in circumference (about 1
1/8" diameter). A full color picture disc of the player is
inserted inside the clear hard rubber ball,. The back of
the disc features the player's name, team, position and Chemtoy inventory number. The inventory numbers start at
8026, American League teams in alphabetical order by city,
and ends with the National League teams in alphabetical
order by city at 8050.
There is a variation of the
Roberto Clemente Superball. One has an American League Red
color disc, and the other has the blue National League
color. There are 25 inventory numbers for 24 teams because
of the Seattle Pilots 8036 move to Milwaukee (Brewers
8038) there is an extra team added to the set. George Lauzerique
is listed under the Oakland A's but the disc insert reads
Seattle Pilots 8036, as does Jim Pagliaroni (listed under
the Milwaukee Brewers)
The "High Bouncing Balls"
were sold for .10 cents each from vending boxes (pictured
below) The 144 count vending boxes were made available for
American League players, National League players, and Team
Players. Click on the link below for the checklist.
1970 Chemtoy Superballs Bobby Murcer
