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1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBrian Dayett (#136)Clutch hitting defined: this guy hit two home runs the night he was supposed to be laid off, saving his job and probably 10 more years of solid Quad-A ball. Card 136 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-tiffany-136-brian-dayett_52217315Newsweek Obit - https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/former-yankees-cubs-outfielder-passes-away-2126503MILB interview with Brian - https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-17914562 Brian hits a double -  https://youtu.be/atkHXEDH73o?si=HMFczPED3HuE0L8u Brian hits a grand slam - https://youtu.be/TFnSF7Zco...
2025-09-2138 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBob Knepper (#151)This controversial pitcher closed off opportunities for women umpires for decades by opening his big mouth. Card 151 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/baseballcardconnection_794/item/1988-topps-151-bob-knepper_34326495SABR Bio by David E. Skelton - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bob-knepper/Hall of Fame Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/card-corner/1989-topps-bob-knepperWhere did all the Bobs go? - https://www.mlb.com/cut4/where-did-all-the-bobs-in-baseball-go-c301633434 "Careless and Insensitive" - https://www.upi.com/Archives/1988/06/18/Houston-Astros-pitcher-Bob-Knepper-who-called-the-National/7331582609600/Knepper apologizes - https://www...
2025-09-0448 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBonus Episode from Oracle ParkJeff from Two Strike Noise joins David for a Giants game and a pack of legends. Two Strike Noise - https://twostrikenoise.podbean.com
2025-08-1511 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsGuy Hoffman (#496)James from the "Remember That Guy" podcast joins to answer a simple question: How good of a Guy can Guy be so he can be a "Guy" while not being too good to be a "Guy?"* Card 496 on Beckett* Remember That Guy* Episode with David and Matt* Mike Lange highlights* Guy inducted into local Hall of Fame* Joe Labek and his 40 K game* 1980 Topps Guy Hoffman Future Star* Grandma's Scorebook and Marilyn Monroe connection!* Guy and Guyette numbers retired
2025-02-2744 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsGary Roenicke (#523)Rejected rhymes include finicky, panicky, and the slant rhyme monarchy. Card 523 on Beckett Buy Me a Coffee 2nd Two Strike Noise Ep with David SABR Bio by Steve Myers HOF Card Corner Gary’s facemask John Lowenstein’s 1982 Fleer Earl Weaver’s 1982 curtain call Gary makes an ALCS grab! Gary’s homer makes a million bucks!   Hall of Fame Platoon Partners
2025-01-0638 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJeff Stone (#154)This outfielder stole a record 123 bases in a single season in the minors, but in the majors he had trouble getting up to speed. Card 154 on Beckett SABR Bio by David E. Skelton Blue Jays vs. Red Sox, Sept. 28, 1990 on YouTube "Field of Broken Dreams" by Andrew Miller
2024-10-2843 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsCecil Fielder (#618)There was a time when 50 homers in a season was a very big deal. That was the time of the very big Cecil Fielder. Card #618 on Beckett SABR Bio by David Bilmes Cecil and Sparky Cecil is remade in Japan Cecil roofs #41 Cecil hits out #50 Stathead Search: Most homers, 1990-1996 Lucky Gravy Cecil steals a base!
2024-07-2951 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBilly Masse (#67T)This gold medalist never made it to the bigs, but his commitment to the New Hampshire Fisher Cats was major league. Card 67T on Beckett Listen to David on Conversations with Sports Fans Follow-up: Cecil and Gumby's card photo game What is Podunk? Masse's profile by GHTBL Billy at Greatest 28 Days Don't you dare give the Sea Dogs a standing O!
2024-01-2227 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTom Bolton (#442)This versatile lefty joined the pros at age 18 and pitched for 19 years. And as far as we can tell, he never had a case of the Mondays! Card 442 on Beckett SABR Bio by David Moore Antioch pitcher drafted! Tom profiled at Greatest 21 Days Story about 'The Way Down' Nashville Sounds, Boston Red Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Detroit Tigers, and Baltimore Orioles
2023-12-0430 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBobby Thigpen (#613)Matt Flesch, director of the documentary "Last Comiskey," joins the show to talk about the reliever who saved everything in 1990 — except that historic ballpark. Card 613 on Beckett Watch "Last Comiskey" on YouTube Card 613 on 88 Topps Blog Follow-up: Pat Tabler MimsBandz Follow-up: Tommy Hutton's painted cap and suspicious moustache Bobby saves #57 White Sox/A's epic 1991 brawl Chicago Tribune article about Donna Jo by Bob Verdi
2023-03-2756 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsMike Diaz (#567)I mean, Rocky won three Academy Awards in 1977 and was nominated for seven others. I could just say the name "Adrian" in that voice and you'd immediately know which movie I'm talking about. Can you give even one famous line from anything in the Rambo series? It can't be done.  Card 567 on Beckett Pete Rambo Harry Caray blown away by a Mike Diaz homer onto Waveland "MIke Diaz's enduring legacy" in the Athletic Jim Leyland's office aka Matt's happy place Cool-kun on mascots.fandom.com
2022-11-0733 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTerry Puhl (#587)Like Harold "Growing" Baines and Mike "Pepperoni" Piazza, this Canadian had a long career and a great Chris Berman nickname.  Card 587 on Beckett SABR Bio by David Skelton Ottawa Citizen article about Terry and his trials and tribulations with tobacco Great play by Terry to save Nolan Ryan no-hitter Ranker: Top Canadians of all time in MLB
2022-07-0427 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsCory Snyder (#620/789)Cory Snyder played in Cleveland in 1989. The movie "Major League" was released in 1989, was about the Cleveland baseball team and starred Charlie Sheen. Charlie Sheen was in the movie "Lucas" with Corey Haim, and that movie was filmed at the school of one of our hosts. Consult the Oracle of 1988 Topps! Card 620 on Beckett  Card 789 on Beckett  1987 SI cover story with Cory and Joe Carter  30 years on, let’s reread that story  Mustard Controversy!
2022-02-2843 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsPhil Garner (#174)He may be a Volunteer, but his mustache is all professional.  Card 174 on Beckett SABR Bio by Norm King No context Willie Stargell hits Phil in the face with a pie (Youtube) What a look (BaseballHall.com) Phil brawling with Terry Bevington (YouTube) Bronze Bust of "Scrap Iron" (Knoxfocus.com)
2022-02-2144 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBill Doran (#745)A talented infielder who never got the respect he deserved from the All-Star voters, the sports writers, or from the 1988 Topps Podcast RBI Corner?!?!? Card 745 on Beckett A different Bill Doran Great play in 1986 NLCS Game 1
2022-02-1429 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsShawon Dunston (#695/171)Teacher marking your daily progress on a big sheet of posterboard: Normal. Feels good.  Fans at Wrigley Field marking your daily progress on a big sheet of posterboard: Normal? Feels good?  Card 695 on Beckett Card 171 on Beckett Breaking News: Boise family find hidden wall of baseball cards (KTVB.com) Cubs win on Dunston stolen base 1985  Jasmine Dunston Takes the Baton Shawon-O-Meter T-Shirt from Obvious Shirts
2022-02-0733 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsPat Perry (#282)The guys celebrate their 100th card covered on the pod by digging into a 1989 Yelp review.  Card 282 on Beckett Pride of Taylorville, Illinois First and only home run on YouTube Prairie Talk with Betty Pat and his summer baseball camps
2022-01-3030 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsMike Scioscia (#225)He won three rings, made two Simpsons appearances, and was a hero to not-so-speedy little leaguers everywhere.  Jeff Snider from the Locked on Dodgers Podcast joins us to talk all things Mike! Card 225 on Beckett "Ode to Leroy Brown" by Jason Edward Harrington SABR Bio by Susan Lantz The Baseball Boogie Bunch Locked on Dodgers Podcast @snidog on Twitter
2022-01-2352 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRichard Dotson (#209/35T)Can you keep a secret?  Card 209 on Beckett Card 35T on Beckett MLB Candy Topps and Fanatics in NY Times SABR Story of 1983 ALCS Game 3 by Brian Wood The History of Rome podcast "There might be a family secret" by Jayson Stark SABR Bio of Turk Farrell by David E. Skelton
2022-01-1743 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRuben Sierra (#771)While this Puerto Rican phenom never fulfilled the promise of being "the next Clemente," his personality, music, style, and influence carried across all of baseball, from Little League fields all the way to the White House.  Card 771 on Beckett Article on Ruben by Mark Shirk SABR Bio by Adam Ulrey "Rising to the Top of the Game" by Austin Murphy Album cover of "Imagen Viva" and the garden hose shot "Un Verdadero Hit" on Spotify 1988 Topps Spotify Playlist!
2022-01-0936 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsKeith Comstock (#778)A name best known for prudism ends up associated with the most famous crotch shot in baseball card history. Tune in for today's extra crispy story, which we call, "The Curse of the Drowned Colonel." Card 778 on Beckett ESPN: "You're the Guy With the Ball to the Crotch" Sports Illustrated: "Waiting to Pop His Cork" 1988 Topps Book Club: "The Conman" Ridiculous History: "The Curse of the Colonel"
2022-01-0235 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsCasey Candaele (#431)Jimmy Dugan: Are you crying? Are you crying? ARE YOU CRYING? There's no crying! There's no crying in the 1988 Topps Podcast! Card 431 on Beckett Marge and Helen Callahan SABR Bio by Jim Sargent Casey and Helen, Greatest Mother-Son Baseball Duo on MLB Casey hired as Manager of Buffalo Bisons 
2021-12-2632 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsFrank Lucchesi (#564)With five decades in baseball and a heckuva set of eyebrows, this feisty manager got ejected from the same doubleheader twice. Dr. Clayton Tutor returns to the show talk about Frank and review 8-Bit Christmas.  IT'S DANGEROUS TO GO ALONE! TAKE THE 1988 TOPPS PODCAST. Card 564 on Beckett Preorder Clayton Trutor’s new book:  Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta—and How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports  Article Clayton wrote about Frank’s retirement Card 564 in the HOF Card Corner SABR Bio by David Skelton Two Strike Noise Podcast
2021-12-2047 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsEd Hearn (#56)This straight-laced catcher won a World Series ring in his brief career, then faced trials and tribulations more difficult than even the '86 Mets locker room could summon. Card 56 on Beckett  SABR Bio by Alan Cohen L.A. Times: "New Role for 'Clean-Up Man' Ed Hearn" YouTube: Let's Go Mets! Bottom of the 9th Foundation
2021-12-1334 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsLou Whitaker (#770)Statistically, Lou was one of the best second basemen of all time, but is that enough to get him in the Hall of Fame this second time around? Adam Darowski of Baseball Reference and the “Building the Ballot” podcast joins us to make the case! Card 770 on Beckett SABR Bio by John Milner Lou's 1984 World Series highlights Lou and Tram on Magnum, P.I. "How Lou's Forgetfulness Landed Him in the Smithsonian" Building the Ballot: The Baseball Hall of Fame's Era Committee
2021-12-0656 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsDamaso Garcia (#241)Because, as Alfred the Butler said, some men aren't looking for anything logical, like money. They can't be bought, bullied, reasoned, or negotiated with. Some men just want to watch their uniforms burn. Card 241 on Beckett Follow-up: Harold and Alvin A Capella Damaso Garcia obituary by Sam Gazdziak Article in The Athletic about Damaso's life "You can't walk your way off the island" by Barry Popik
2021-11-2238 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsAlvin Davis (#785)The original and eternal Mr. Mariner. Card on Beckett SABR Bio by Eric Vickrey Follow-up: The Top 50 Bat Flips of All Time 1997 Alvin Davis Day: Photo with The Kid  2020 Interview “Checking in with Mr. Mariner”
2021-11-1538 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTom Lawless (#183)The bat flip heard 'round the world.  Link to Card 183 on Beckett Coach Clarence "Shorty" Stoner of Penn State Behrend, a College of Pennsylvania State University, on Tom Pre-emptive correction about the use of the Pennsylvania abbreviation: "Penna." Video of the homer and The Flip Interview with Tom about The Flip
2021-11-0833 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsDeWayne Buice (#649)This journeyman pitcher played in only 96 major league games but made $17 million off of baseball cards. See, Ma? It's an investment.   Card #649 on Beckett 1989 Upper Deck 1a promo card "'Hungry' journeyman Buice enjoys his millions" by Darren Rovell  DeWayne at the Hall of Fame with the family of George Genovese
2021-11-0135 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJim Gantner (#337)This unassuming infielder is so humble, his episode was upstaged by a beach ball assault.  Card 337 on Beckett Thank you to The Bluest Tape! A journey through the live catalog of Widespread Panic with your hosts, Harvey Couch and Jeff Kollath. Follow-up: Bob Stanley vs. Beach Ball "When San Diego Hired a Rainmaker a Century Ago, it Poured," by Christopher Klein SABR bio of Jim Gantner by Gregg Hoffman Story about "Turnin' Up the Heat" by Brad Kolberg and Maureen McCollum "Hatfield" by Widespread Panic
2021-10-2442 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBob Stanley (#573)This episode of the 1988 Topps Podcast doesn't want to sell anything, buy anything, or process anything as a podcast. It doesn't want to sell anything bought or processed, or buy anything sold or processed, or process anything sold, bought, or processed, or repair anything sold, bought, or processed. You know, as a podcast, it doesn't want to do that. Card 573 on Beckett SABR Bio by Will Anderson Epic recreation of Bottom 10, Game 6, 1986 World Series on RBI Baseball Scully and Garagiola with the World Series call Bob and the Jimmy Fund 
2021-10-1846 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRon Hassey (#458/46T)This World Series-winning catcher has a mitt in the Hall of Fame and loves rescue dogs. Sprechen Sie Hassey?  Card 458 and 46T on Beckett Hall of Fame article about Ron Blog about 1982 Topps Ron Hassey card #54 Sassy's Sassiest Boys (SNL)
2021-10-1040 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsSteve Bedrosian (#440/407)This trusty reliever—and controversial Cy Young winner—was the bedrock for several pitching staffs. Also, he's a master of karate and friendship for everyone.  Card 440 and 407 on Beckett Follow-up: Grandma's Reds Scorebook 1987 All-Star Game NBCSports.com: "How in the world did Phillies reliever Steve Bedrosian win the '87 Cy Young?" It's Always Sunny in Philadephia: "Mike Schmidt" Steve and Cam save a cat from a tree
2021-10-0345 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsChris Sabo (#98T)This Rookie of the Year shows us that with hustle and the right eyewear, the sky is the limit.  Card 98T on Beckett Going to Detroit, Michigan Sabo's epic World Series celebration speech Reds Hot Caught red-handed with a corked bat! 
2021-09-2642 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJack Lazorko (#601)“There’s never been a player who has gone to Italy and come back to make it in the majors. I’d like to be the first.” Did he do it?  Card on Beckett Jack on This Week in Baseball!  Profile of Jack in the NY Times Lazorko Enterprises
2021-09-1229 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBenito Santiago (#7/404/693/699)This catcher, known best for his record-breaking hitting streak, hustled to make it 20 years in the majors. Plus, Al Pacino as an English instructor?    Card 7 Card 404 Card 693 Card 699 SABR Bio by Thomas Brown Jr. Ray Kroc, calling the Padres' play "stupid" over the PA Benito throwing out runners from his knees
2021-08-3044 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsMike Smithson (#554)Player's family recommendation episode! Plus, find out which town in New England you're pronouncing incorrectly (SPOILER ALERT: It's all of them.)  Card 554 on Beckett Twins Trivia Interview with Mike in 2011 "Bottom of the 33rd: Hope, Redemption, and Baseball's Longest Game" on Bookshop Minnie Pearl Chicken Wire Statue May 2017 Employee of the Month: Mike!
2021-08-2235 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJack McDowell (#68T)1 Cy Young, 0 Grammys. But Black Jack showed everyone on Chicago's south side that grunge music and baseball do mix.  Card on Beckett V.I.E.W.: various songs and profile Stickfigure: "Care" The Baseball Project: "The Yankee Flipper" Jack's Pinnacle card making him look like Michael W. Smith
2021-08-1649 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTy Griffin (#44T)It's like that one Gwyneth Paltrow movie, but instead of Gwyneth on a train platform, it's the Cubs GM on Draft Day 1988.  Thank you to guest Beau from the One Million Cubs Project! Send him your Cubs cards!  Card on Beckett Ty's switch-hit homer heroics against Cuba The Ty Pivot Pro RIP Mascot Samurai Tamabe
2021-08-0947 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsDan Quisenberry (#195)In this episode of the 1988 Topps Literary Magazine, our hosts encounter a submarine-throwing poet who had control of every pitch—and every word. Card on Beckett Harvesters Community Food Network, member of Feeding America SABR Bio by Steve Wulf Quisenberry's Poetry "Favorite Players" by Joe Posnanski TechStars Climate Tech Podcast
2021-08-0146 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTom Glavine (#779)Historian Clayton Trutor introduces us to “the least imposing future Hall of Famer in the history of baseball cards.” Link to card on Beckett Preorder Clayton’s book: Loserville: How Professional Sports Remade Atlanta—And How Atlanta Remade Professional Sports SABR Bio Glavine's hockey draft Hall of Famer Glavine showing off his grips
2021-07-2647 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTom Niedenfuer (#242)Is there a German word for an athlete who has won a championship, but is better known for a moment of epic failure? Find out!  Card 242 on Beckett King of Kong on Amazon Prime Jack Buck, Game 5, 1985 NLCS, "Go Crazy, Folks!" Tom's comments on the 2020 baseball owner/labor negotiations
2021-07-1933 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJohn Tudor (#792)What to buy for the pitcher in your life who already has it all, including a World Series ring? A king's crown? Scuba gear? Or a cherry red 1988 Pontiac Firebird? Card on Beckett Mailbag: Andrew Chafin's new car John Tudor SABR Bio by Rory Costello
2021-07-1241 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRon Robinson (#81/517)He is a winner, watch him glimmer Like the sunset from a ship's mast! He's really red, but he's not dead Ron Robinson's on the podcast! The podcast! Card 81 and 517  1988 Crystal Light National Aerobic Championships Intro and Full Video Alan Thicke, "Sweaty and Hot" Key and Peele parody  Ron Robinson's near-perfect game Lost in the Ninth Ron Freakin' Robinson T-Shirt
2021-06-2734 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJoey Meyer (#312)So many questions: 1) Can a 26-year-old rookie really be a "Future Star?" 2) Did that homer really go 582 feet? 3) Where is Joey's chair? Your intrepid hosts travel the globe to find answers, as well as some thirst-quenching Molson beer.  Card 312 on Beckett Follow-up: Fulton County Stadium fire SABR bio on Joey by Rory Costello Famous alumni of Punahou School The home run. Watch this! Dr. Alan Nathan on baseball behavior at high altitude
2021-06-2039 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsFred McGriff (#463/729)Andy from High Heat Stats returns to help the 1988 Topps Podcast take a bite out of crime.  Card #463 on Beckett Card #729 Blue Jays Leaders on Beckett SABR Bio of McGriff by Peter Gordon 1988 Topps Blog on McGriff Tom Emanski Defensive Drills on ESPN High Heat Stats Website and Twitter
2021-06-1449 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRon Kittle (#259/58T)When this bomber steps to the plate, rooftops, 2x4s, steel beams, and nacho plates all cower in fear. White Sox fans, this is one you've been waiting for.  Card 259 on Beckett  Card 58T on Beckett RonKittle.com Ron's Rooftop History by Soxnerd Ball 9 Article about Ron's 50-homer season by Kevin Czerwinski The Great Ones Cheers for Ron at the 1983 All-Star Game
2021-05-3141 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsNeil Allen (#384)Season 2!  Matt and David learn that when, at age 8, you meet your favorite player at a card show, you feel like a kid in a candy store. Joined by guest Mark Simon (Sports Info Solutions and formerly of ESPN Baseball Tonight!) Links: Card on Beckett 1980 Topps #94 2019 Interview with Howie Rose Neil Allen on SABR by Thomas J. Brown Jr. Allen's alcoholism in the Chicago Tribune Coaching career in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune The Yankees Index by Mark Simon "Neil Allen was a good Met, too" by Mark Simon "Best Games I Know" by Mark Simon J...
2021-05-2445 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTom Nieto (#317)Join guest Andrew from @PaintedCap on a tour of Taiwan, an epic painted cap card, and the awkwardly-named Chinese Professional Baseball League. Will Ultraman join the Uni-Lions cheerleaders in a victory dance? Find out!   Links:  Card on Beckett Nazo No Sakana Mystery Fish Glove Andrew's book, Colonial Project, National Game: A History of Baseball in Taiwan (ZLibrary) Tim Melville and Ultraman celebrate Tim's no-hitter Sababoy, the Milkfish 1987 Topps Tom Nieto Painted Cap Tom's card with Dr. Dirt
2021-05-2239 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsSteve Sax (#305)In 1991, The Simpsons made this All-Star 2B an offer he couldn't refuse. But you wouldn't know anything about that, would you, Saxy boy? Also, Barney was right: Britain's greatest Prime Minister was Lord Palmerston.  Links:  Card on Beckett Peak Sax The Simpsons Episode 3.17: "Homer at the Bat" Talkin' Softball Dystonia on Mayo Clinic
2021-05-0938 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsMike Dunne (#619)This week's episode of 1988 Topps Ghost Hunters has it all: an All-Star Rookie pitcher, a pioneering woman who founded Bradley University, a scary story about an insane asylum, and an Italian restaurant chain. Spooky!  Link to 1988 Topps Card on Beckett Mike Dunne 1985 Topps Team USA Card 1988 Topps Mike Dunne babyface Big Card The "Best Trade in Pirates History" "The Wailing Elm of Peoria State Hospital"
2021-05-0330 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsMark Grace (#42T)In the 1990s, you could count on two things with this player: he'd get a hit during the day game, and he'd be a hit during the night game. Plus, a visit with lifelong Cubs fan and Matt's Father-in-Law, Bill! Link to Card on Beckett Mark Grace in "Taking Care of Business" Grace serving up David Ross' first HR RIP Grant Jackson
2021-04-2647 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsKent Tekulve (#543)A lanky, awkward-looking submarine-thrower from Ohio ends up as the star reliever for a famous Pittsburgh Family. Trust us, you're gonna lose control when the Rubberband Man starts to jam.  Card on Beckett "Rubberband Man" on YouTube and Spotify The Look of Teke 1979 World Series, Bottom 8 and Bottom 9 and Locker Room Celebration Stargell Stars  Kent Tekulve and Lynn Swann on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
2021-04-1844 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsKen Phelps (#182)Yankee fans remember the trade, Seinfeld fans remember the reference, but when comes to this guy's power hitting abilities and moustache—they're real, and they're spectacular.  Main card and big card on Beckett The look, and the evolution Nazo No Sakana's new smash hit Seinfeld clip Ken, Jay Buhner, and Jerry Stiller discuss the show and the trade Ken homering to break up a 26-out perfect game
2021-04-1136 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJim Walewander (#106)While it's true that Jim Walewander would be viewed as "norm-core" by today's alternative standards, the 1998 Topps Podcast does feel that unironically listening to Dead Milkmen in 2021 classifies one as "weird." Link to Card on Beckett  1988 MLB Video (cued up to the important part!) Interview with Jim by chinmusic.com Jim's autographed card art! Article on Defector Jim's Wikipedia page Punk Rock Girl by Dead Milkmen (top listens on Spotify)  Big Lizard by Dead Milkmen (played in the show)
2021-04-0443 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsPascual Perez (#647)The most entertaining Expo ever lit a fire that burned bright, but was snuffed out far too soon. Card 647 on Beckett Display of all of Pascual's cards The Perez brothers in SI Poster of Perimeter Perez Video: Throwing into the Cubs dugout and Don Zimmer losing his shit Video: Andre Dawson taking a softball cut at the Pascual Ball Video: Truly epic brawl with the Padres Video: Expos highlights of Pascual in French Video: Pascual highlights set to "Eye of the Tiger" Pascual's obituary in Grantland
2021-03-2839 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsSteve Lombardozzi (#697)A World Series hero gets dissed, and The Cradle of Quarterbacks is avenged. Card on Beckett West Bromwich Albion Boiler Man Perdue Pete v Gene Keady Do you need a hero? 1987 World Series Twins highlight reel "Gainesville, Rock City" by Less than Jake, which Matt vetoed Fight on Dan Gladden's front lawn
2021-03-2238 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsGary Thurman (#89)The Topps standardized test makers unleash a logic puzzle for the ages. Luckily, Andy from High Heat Stats joins the show to save the day! Card on Beckett High Heat Stats on Twitter Andy's post about this card on the 88 Topps Blog Art Stewart, 94-year-old Super Scout! Interview at 21 Greatest Days Interview at Clubhouse Conversation Hal McRae's tirade  
2021-03-1442 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsGerald Perry (#39/549)After a case of mistaken identity, we jerry-rigged this Perry show as a herald of maximum Gerald.   We took Satan to court, and the verdict rang out: Theft...of 42 bases! Card 39 and 549 on Beckett 88Topps blog post on Braves leaders card Mookie Betts Project 70 Jackie Robinson Project 70 Gerald vs. Satan? Bill Lucas The Strange Career of Gerald Perry
2021-03-0839 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRick Reuschel (#660)If you believe the stats, this Big Daddy belongs in the Hall. And no, we don't mean Blanche Deveraux's father.  Special Guest: Adam Darowski of Hall of Stats!  Card on Beckett Follow-up: McGwire/McDowell 1984 Team USA pic Big League Brothers! 1977 Topps #634 Hall of Stats Stathead search of pitchers with positive ERA+, but a losing record SI Cover Model Rick Reuschel: A True Giant Bo Knows Rick
2021-03-0147 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsOddibe McDowell (#617)The star of the 1984 Olympic team finds Major League left-handers—and a butter knife—too much to handle.  Card on Beckett Follow-Up: Jennie Garth wins big on the Wheel Maybe the best jersey in collegiate baseball history?  The 1984 baseball Dream Team MCDOWELL CUTS FINGER An Oral History of Oddibe McDowell's Water Bill Coach McDowell with star student
2021-02-2233 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsDon Carman (#415)What happens when you drive across the country to meet your childhood hero, and it turns out he's—gasp—a human being?! With special guest, Dr. Brad Balukjian, author of The Wax Pack: On the Open Road in Search of Baseball's Afterlife.  THIS BOOK IS 1988 TOPPS PODCAST CANON. BUY IT NOW. Card on Beckett Book excerpt from the chapter about Don (The Athletic $) 89 Phillies Post-Mortem  Don's list of canned answers to boring news reporter questions Don answers his fan mail, 15 years later The Wax Pack Book on Twitter Pandemic Baseball Book Club 
2021-02-1439 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsFloyd Youmans (#365)A contemporary of Doc Gooden doesn't match Gooden's success—or fall from grace. And that's...maybe ok?  Come on, Papa! Make yourself pretty and put on your hat. We'll eat fries and chocolate and listen to podcasts! Card on Beckett Les Expos sont là Floyd's statistical domination of July 1987 2015 interview as an Uber driver Jimmie C Gardner's story Find the 1988 Topps Spotify playlist here!
2021-02-0732 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTony Bernazard (#122)A second baseman has a good run in the majors and in Japan, but things backfire in the Mets front office when he tries out some unusual motivational techniques.  At the 1988 Topps Podcast, it's as easy as ABC: Always. Be. Collecting. Follow-up: Don Sutton threatens lawsuit Bernazard Card on Beckett Tony vs. Hall of Fame pitching Ridiculous Omar Minaya press conference Chiba Lotte Marines mascot signs record deal
2021-02-0134 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsDon Sutton (#575)While this Hall of Famer's pitches lacked heat, he compensated for it with his command and cool curls.  Plus, a tribute to Hank Aaron, the greatest home run hitter of all time.   Card on Beckett Don Sutton's Hall of Fame Speech SABR Bio Project  PERM / NO PERM Mike Brady with his perm Match Game with Don, Betty White, and Charles Nelson Reilly
2021-01-2541 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsDickie Noles (#768)A hard-throwing pitcher finds success by playing chin music, but ultimately finds redemption through sobriety. And, what happens when the podcast you're listening to is also the podcast to be named later? Bar fights and recursion abound. NOW WITH TIGERS. Card on Beckett YouTube of The Pitch Dickie describes The Pitch Baseball HOF article on Dickie
2021-01-1738 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJody Reed (#152)Robbed of AL Rookie of the Year honors, this versatile infielder was also robbed of $5 million by poor negotiating.  Ain't no sense in goin' home!  1988 Topps got your girl and gone. Links: Card on Beckett What's up with his hat Johnny Taylor "Jody's Got Your Girl and Gone" YouTube and Spotify "Jody, wealth, and the working-man blues"  Dwayne Schintzius' mullet Jody Reed profile at Florida State University Jody and Morgan Magic
2021-01-1034 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJoe and Phil Niekro (#5/473)Take everything you thought you knew about knuckleballers and throw it right out the window.  Links:  Record Breakers card on Beckett Joe's card on Beckett Joe in the classic Astros jersey MUST WATCH: The Ejection of Joe Niekro Joe on David Letterman: "Do I look like a doctor?" Phil Niekro on David Letterman The Defenestrations of Prague 
2021-01-0338 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsPaul Noce (#542)A journeyman in the minors finally makes it to The Show, then ends up in an exclusive society: The Jamie Quirk Club. Thanks for listening in 2020! We put a pretty big dent in the set of 792 cards. Requests and feedback welcomed on Twitter @Topps1988 or our Facebook Page, just search 1988 Topps.  Links:  Card on Beckett About Paul on Greatest 21 Days and another excellent card! The Brawl with the Padres Article on SABR Coaching Tip of the Day by Paul Noce
2020-12-2828 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsDennis Eckersley (#72)One of the best pitchers of his generation battles fear, the bottle, and family tragedy on his way to the Hall of Fame. Cheese for the kitchen and a yakker for the kudo.   Links:  Card on Beckett Peter Gammons, "One Eck of a guy" OMG that #look  Eck talking on-air about his ex-wife and ex-friend Richard Marx "Take This Heart" For the stats-heads: check out Eck's 1988-1992 stats  SABR: "The last 1000-100 man" Eck pitches to Gibson, 30 years later
2020-12-2032 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsGarth Iorg (#273)Pop Quiz:  1) Without looking it up, pronounce "IORG" 2) Name your Top 5 Garths. Links: Card on Beckett What is up with this stance Pronunciation of "Iorg" comes from The New York Times so you know it's right Of Gareths and Garths  Garth Brooks playing "Callin Baton Rouge" on the Ellen Show Garth Cale Iorg, Son of Garth "OK Blue Jays," an OK Canadian song "Tom Sawyer," an excellent one
2020-12-1430 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTony Peña (#410/351)How a poor kid from the Dominican Republic kept a knee on the ground and kept reaching for the stars.  Links:  Tony Peña Card 410 on Beckett St. Louis Cardinals Team Leaders Card 351 on Beckett The Tony Peña Story by Joe Posnanski The Stance Tony wearing some nice glasses The life of Red Schoendienst
2020-12-0638 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRey Quiñones (#358)What do you get when you cross a flameout shortstop prospect with 1850's American Literature? Tune in and find out on the 1988 Topps Podcast!  Links:  Card on Beckett   Dorktown Writeup of Rey on SABR Nintendo Power, no longer a magazine, but of course in 2020 is a podcast Bartleby, the Scrivener by Herman Melville Quotes by Henry David Thoreau on Goodreads
2020-11-3036 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsSteve Jeltz (#126)A beloved Phillies shortstop who couldn't hit, but he sure did shine.  Links:  Card on Beckett Phillies fans LOVE Steve Jeltz 1988 Donruss Steve Jeltz (ft. Juan Samuel) Coming to America and Coming 2 America (IMDB) Steve Jeltz should be in the French Baseball Hall of Fame (Bleacher Report) Hidden Ball Trick in action Steve Jeltz Power Surge
2020-11-2334 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsOzzie Virgil (#755)The son of a trailblazer charts his own path to Ozzie greatness.  Links: Card on Beckett Ozzie Sr. profile on ESPN Ozzie and Ozzie and Ozzie (Sr., Jr., and Smith) in the 1985 All-Star Game  Ozzie Jr. with a home run off of outfielder Paul O'Neill? 
2020-11-1532 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsCharlie Kerfeld (#608)What would you do with 37 packs of orange Jello?   Links:  Card on Beckett "Go Go Astros"  Knob Noster, MO Article on Misc. Baseball about Charlie and his air guitar band Nolan Ryan getting ready to beat up Charlie Matt and David extend condolences and warm wishes to the family and friends of Daryl Grove from the Total Soccer Show. Rest easy, Daryl, and thank you for taking the time to talk to us.  In appreciation of Daryl Grove
2020-11-0237 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsOil Can Boyd (#704)From Mississippi to Massachusettes, Dennis Boyd had a reputation of playing hard, throwing hard, and living hard.  Links:  Card on Beckett ESPN E:60 on Oil Can SI article: "They Get a Kick From 'The Can'" (He's got charm, he's got an arm, and a Hall of Fame Name)
2020-10-2630 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsGreg Walker (#764)How can someone play in 163 regular season games in one year?  What caused the tragic seizure that cut Greg Walker's career short?  Why did younger brothers so enjoy chewing on our Starting Lineup figures?  Links:  Follow-up: Vin Scully on 1988 World Series Game 1 Card on Beckett Starting Lineup Greg Walker figure The bad 1987 White Sox uni Yahoo! Answers on 163 game season "Just happy to be here" by Bruce Newman—article about the seizure Interview with Walker on The Bill Shanks Show and description on SI
2020-10-1932 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJerry Royster (#257)How bad could a baseball season get?  Links:  Card on Beckett Sacramento Sports Hall of Fame Worst. Season. Ever. Follow-up: Alternate 1988 Topps Formats O' Pee-Chee Big UK Mini Vinyl Stickers Coins
2020-10-1235 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTom Henke (#220/396)A farm boy with big glasses from Taos, Missouri grows up to become the Blue Jays' best closer ever and an Aqua Velva Man. Links:  Card 220 on Beckett All-Star Card 396 on Beckett Revco Card 31 on Beckett O-Pee-Chee 220 on Beckett Tom Henke, Aqua Velva Man on YouTube Henke on the OKC 89ers "Terminator" by Jeff Butler Sportsnet.ca article about 1987 collapse Special Learning Center, Jefferson, Missouri
2020-10-0438 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsAndy Hawkins (#9)Learn how to throw a no-hitter and still lose the game using THIS ONE TRICK. Links: 1988 Topps Card on Beckett The Game No No Hitters 1984 Padres Uniforms as seen on the 1985 Topps Card What if Andy Hawkins had instead played football for the Baylor Bears? 
2020-09-2729 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsThad Bosley (#247)The 1988 Topps Podcast gets funky.  Links:  Card on Beckett Thad in the epic 1979 White Sox Jersey MLB listing of Cubs best pinch hitters Pitchfork review of People's Potential compilation "Cross the Dagger" from Thad's solo album
2020-09-2127 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTim Teufel (#508)God's on the mound, and the devil is aiming for right field.  Links:  Card listing on Beckett Follow-up: Correct listing for the reason for Tommy's tirade Get Metsmerized "Last Call for 4 Mets at Cooter's" Teufel Shuffle (With German pronunciation it could be Joyful Teufel) Excellent brawl w/ Rob Dibble
2020-09-1336 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsTommy Lasorda (#74)The most famous manager in 1988, and the only one to visit a Kuzma family restaurant.  Links:  Card on Beckett Mental Floss article on Managers and Uniforms What's Your Opinion on Kingman's Performance?  The Athletic article on Lasorda and Pranks! Phighting the Philly Phanatic Slimfast Ad Story of Tommy Lasorda Jr. 
2020-09-0638 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsKirk McCaskill (#16)Of all of the two-sport athletes in the 1988 Topps set, this one is the most Canadian and the best-looking. That hair  Card listing on Beckett 1991 People Magazine's Most Beautiful People Kirk faces Griffey Sr., Jr., and Mom??? Bill. Buckner. Inside. The. Park. Home. Run. At. Age. 40.  Bo knows pranks. 
2020-08-3124 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJuan Nieves (#515)An impressive kid from Puerto Rico navigates his way through the world of New England prep schools and throws 1987's only no-hitter at age 22.  Links:  Card page on Beckett Follow-up: "Wild Bill" Hagy Follow-up: "Orioles Magic" "Brewer Fever" Juan Nieves interview in People Magazine YouTube of No-Hitter
2020-08-2329 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBilly Ripken and Cal Ripken Sr. (#352/444)Links: Billy Ripken’s card: https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-352-bill-ripken-rc_53873504 Cal Ripken Sr.’s manager card: https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/900/1988-topps-444-cal-ripken-sr.-mg-uertwo-copyrights_62539058 Picture of an actual oriole: https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f5/Baltimore_Oriole-_dorsum.jpg/800px-Baltimore_Oriole-_dorsum.jpg Washington Post article on Cal Sr. firing: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/sports/orioles/longterm/memories/1988/articles/ripfired.htm "The Card", 1989 Fleer #616: http://billripken.com/ Offend the old folks with this .gif: http://billripken.com/index/ff_300x450_title.gif Cal Jr. and Billy homer in the same inning, 1990: https://www...
2020-08-1726 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBob Sebra (#93)In memory of former MLB pitcher Bob Sebra, who passed away in July 2020.  Links:  Buy the card on Beckett Dealer Store Obituary on RIP Baseball (@rip_mlb on Twitter) Epic brawl between Brewers and Mariners
2020-08-0928 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsAndy Van Slyke (#142)Half baseball card show about a quotable outfielder, half therapy session as we dig deep into Matt's childhood and recount the day he stopped being a Pittsburgh Pirates fan.  Links: Link to card on Beckett (1988 value $.15) Andy Van Slyke great catch in 1991 NLCS Unassisted double play Game 7, 1992 NLCS, Pirates vs. Braves, Sid Bream, Barry Bonds, and Francisco Cabrera Good interview with Van Slyke about Bonds, baseball and meteorology "A Pirates Fan Talks to Francisco Cabrera, 25 Years After the Worst Game Ever" 
2020-08-0236 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJuan Berenguer (#526)With the hottest fastball in the major leagues, Juan Berenguer was nicknamed "El Gasolino" and "Señor Smoke" by Minnesota Twins fans. But it was his trademark celebration move that won their hearts and earned him an epic homage video.  Links: The Berenguer Boogie Link to card on Beckett Hall of Famer Wade Boggs comments on Berenguer's fastball Post-1987 ALCS look that inspired the Boogie The Metrodome ALCS Celebration - Short version and long version starting with Juan’s intro! Tevin Campbell "Round and Round" (Link to Spotify—Prince co-wrote and obviously did background vocals and probab...
2020-07-2631 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsPete Incaviglia (#280)The ever-present wacky neighbor of the 1988 Topps Podcast finally gets his due. Links: Card on Beckett Follow-up: Bert Blyleven doppelgänger Richard Jordan??? Pete's highlight reel College bat science Late-career Pete looking like an angry hockey dad Pete hits a 482-ft homer When you play the Game of Thrones, you win or you die. When you play the Pete Incaviglia Bobblehead Game of Thrones, you homer, you strike out, or you walk.
2020-07-1935 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsMatt Nokes (#645/393)Special Guest: Brian Originally aired: July 12, 2020Links:All Star Rookie Card 645 on BeckettAll Star Card 393 on BeckettTopps All Star Rookie TeamsYouTube of Nokes hitting homers off Roger Clemens (video posted by Matt Nokes!)Nokes/Clemens Tweet"Matt Nokes lands plane on highway" MattNokes.com
2020-07-1231 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJulio Franco (#683)Links:  Card on Beckett Online Interview with Julio Franco on Vice That stance! 1990 All-Star game highlights Can you fit all of Julio Franco's teams on 1 T-Shirt? Yes.  About Julio and his #naps
2020-07-0531 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJay Baller (#717)Follow-up Geno Petralli (#589) August 4, 1993 fight between Rangers and White Sox (YouTube link) Pic of Petralli biting the arm of Bo Jackson  Randy Ready (#426) played for Chiba Lotte Marines, here's the terrifying mascot Jay Baller Link to card on Beckett November 1988 value: common Canby, OR news story Venezuelan stats (1988 Topps card prominently displayed) 
2020-06-2829 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsLen Dykstra (#655)Links: Card on Beckett (Value in November 1988: $.10) 1986 NLCS Game 3 walkoff homer Daily Show clip about Lenny New Yorker article from better times After the fall Defamation lawsuit dismissed
2020-06-2236 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsBert Blyleven (#295)Links:  Hot Foot "I
2020-06-1430 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsJeffrey Leonard (#570)First, Black Lives Matter.  Links:  Link to card on Beckett Fantastic article about "One Flap Down" YouTube of 1986 Giants/Cards brawl
2020-06-0734 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsCharlie Hough and Geno Petralli (#680/589)Our first double episode!  Special thanks to White Denim! "World is a Waiting Room" now available at https://whitedenimmusic.com and streaming. Track 1 "I Don't Understand Rock and Roll"  Links:  Charlie Hough card Geno Petralli card University of Illinois knuckleball research Hough Highlights 6 Passed Balls in one game
2020-05-3131 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsRandy Ready (#426)Link to card on Beckett November 1988 Beckett price range: Common $01-.05 LA Times: Padres' Ready Handles Horror of Wife's Tragedy YouTube - Phillies get out of first with triple play Florida Times-Union: Jumbo Shrimp manager...
2020-05-2422 min1988 Topps
1988 ToppsEric Davis (#150)Our pilot episode! This is David's favorite card from the 1988 set, as well as his favorite player from the 1987 season.  Beckett link: https://marketplace.beckett.com/ziggys_672/item/1988-topps-150-eric-davis_32569966 November 1998 Beckett price range: $.40-.70  Davis guns down Bonilla, 1990 NLCS Game 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NLV6d9TkkE Davis makes catch in ivy at Wrigley Field: https://www.mlb.com/video/davis-makes-catch-in-ivy-c31530353
2020-05-1719 min