Thrilling Discovery Revealed With The Discovery Of The Overland Candy Football Wrappers




One element of the hobby I have always enjoyed is that of discovery and the ensuing search of obscure football cards and issues.  I recently experienced this “thrill of the chase” with the Overland Candy Football Wrappers. 

The Overland Candy Corporation of Chicago produced various types of candies prior to 1947.  They introduced a malted milk candy product in 1939 called Giants, which would later be known by the name of “Whoppers”.  In 1947 Overland merged with Chicago Biscuit Company, Leaf Gum and Leaf Machinery.