Canadian Card Heritage
As baseball cards grew in popularity, Canadian manufacturers began to contribute unique additions to the collecting world. In 1925, Dominion Chocolate issued two distinctive card sets, one with 60 cards and another with 120, both printed entirely in Canada. These cards stood out not only for their quality but also for their dual purpose. Each card included a coupon at the bottom that collectors could clip and redeem for prizes, encouraging both collecting and consumption.
Over time, many of these cards were found with missing bottom sections, a true reminder of how collecting connected with buying and selling. The Dominion sets featured athletes from various sports such as baseball, hockey, and basketball which reflected a broader Canadian sporting culture.
A Newspaper Ad from 1924-1925, advertising the cards.
“Source: Hockey Gods”
A Dominion Chocolate Card featuring Joe Spring, a multi-sport athlete from Toronto. The bottom of this card would be cut off in order to redeem a prize.
“Source: Pre-War Cards”
A card showing Joe Breen, a member of the Canadian Football Hall of Fame, however Breen is pictured on his card wearing a baseball uniform… an ongoing mystery that historians have yet to solve.
“Source: Pre-War Cards”
1936 Vancouver Arrows Senior Amateur League Peanuts Ed Henry Card, Currently being sold for $5000.
“Source: Ebay.com”