Barratt & Co.
Barratt & Co. has been one of the major producers of confectionery cards in the 20th century, with cards dating back to the 1920s and 30s. Football was only a small part of their output which included Cars, Trains, Wonders of the World etc. Barratt were taken over by Bassett’s in 1966, but continued to produce cards in their own name until the mid 1970s, after which Bassett’s produced cards under the name Geo. Bassett & Co. Ltd. (Barratt Division).
1965/66


1966/67


Famous Footballers (Series A.14)
Another series of 50 attractively coloured sweet cigarette cards, issued by Barratt & Co Ltd, London. Cards printed in England.
Number in set: 50
Gallery: N/A
Checklists: Set checklist or Team checklist
1967/68

Famous Footballers (Series A.15)
Famous Footballers (Series A.15). Unfortunately the last in this series of 50 sweet cigarette cards, issued by Barratt & Co Ltd, London. Cards printed in England. After the issue of this set Barratt’s took a break from football cards for a few years
Number in set: 50
Gallery: Set gallery
Checklists: Set checklist, Team checklist
1971/72



Gold Flake Famous Sportsmen
A set of 50 cigarette style cards issued by Barratt & Co Ltd, London, England. A return to football-related cards by Barratt, but only 11 footballers amongst the 50 sportsman.The footballers are: Alan Ball, Gordon Banks, George Best, Billy Bremner, Wyn Davies, Emlyn Hughes, Brian Kidd, Billy McNeill, Alan Mullery, Bobby Moore and Pele.
Number in set: 50
Gallery: N/A
Checklists: Set checklist (partial).
1972/73


Soccer Stars
A set of 50 cigarette style cards issued by Barratt & Co Ltd, London, England. Printed in England.This set includes seven variants where player teams changed e.g. Alan Mullery from Tottenham Hotspur to Fulham (March 1972), Chris Nicholl from Luton Town to Aston Villa (Ma rch 1972), Ian Storey-Moore from Nottingham Forest to Manchester United (March 1972), Dennis Rofe from Orient to Leicester City (August 1972), Ted MacDougall from Bournemouth to Manchester United (September 1972) and Wyn Davies from Manchester City to Manchester United (September 1972). In this set there are cards for each of the player/team variants, hence a total of 57 cards to collect. The variants date this set to the year 1972 with a first print run perhaps mid year (prior to the season opening) and another print run late in the year.
Number in set: 50
Gallery: Set gallery
Checklists: Set checklist or Team checklist
1973/74


Football Stars
A set of 50 cigarette style cards issued by Barratt & Co Ltd, London, England. Printed in England. This was the final issue for Barratt’s under their old name, with Bassett’s name appearing on cards after this date.
Number in set: 50
Gallery: Set gallery
Checklists: Set checklist, Team checklist