PODCAST · sports
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
Every card has a story to tell. In this 700+ episode series, Matt Kuzma and David McEllis discuss a different 1988 Topps baseball card every week. Send your questions and suggestions to [email protected].
Episodes
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Luis Rivera (#94T)
Find someone who looks at you the way we look at the 1987 Expos uniforms. Card 94T on Whatnot: https://www.whatnot.com/listing/TGlzdGluZ05vZGU6MjIyODQ0ODg3OQ== Pope’s letter to Jerry and the Sox: https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=1664251381725565&set=a.804458641038181 Luis Rivera Sabr Bio by...
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Mike Birkbeck (#692)
Johnny Appleseed was real? Card 692 on Fanatics Collect https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/901a742b-f10c-4f53-9a30-c9f6266674c7 Bulkbag: https://micahw156.tumblr.com/post/21460486558/bulk-bag https://kentstatesports.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/mike-birkbeck/1617 Greatest 21 Days...
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Mickey Tettleton (#143/120T)
Tettleton, the best name for a power-hitting tea salesman since Chester Chamomile. Card 143 on Fanatics Collect https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/e57099a5-ba15-4302-98e5-2f873da6e69f Card 120T on Fanatics Collect https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/a1485f4a-750a-462a-8102-2e68bd26ab0e...
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Dwight Evans (#470)
Did Evans have the most home runs in the AL in the 1980s? Do bears bear? Do bees be? Do Deweys dew? Card 470 on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/57f33990-dd56-40e5-96b2-fe5bd767a4df SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Dwight-Evans/ Old School…
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Mark Marquess (#65T)
There are the Queensbury Rules and the Vanderpump Rules, but the Marquess of Stanford Rules are 1. Coffee and 2. Red Meat. Card #65T on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/37dada08-fb5a-4bf5-a188-c110758ba037/1988-topps-traded-65t-mark-marquess-oly-co? USA Statement upon...
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Chuck Jackson (#94)
I'm sorry Chuck Jackson (woooooo) I am for real Never meant to say "don't know that guy" Your card 94 looks super fly I'm sorry Chuck Jackson (wooooo) I am for real Sorry you got stuck in Triple A You deserve your big league shot today Card #94 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/lkezIk Greatest 21 Days...
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Pope Hat Night August 2026
It was a mitre fine night at the ballpark. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7507490/2026/08/12/pope-hat-night-chicago-white-sox-sellout/ https://www.ncronline.org/news/pope-leos-chicago-white-sox-pitches-papal-pride-peace-40000-pope-hats
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Steve Peters (#84T)
Saving games and saving lives. Card 84T on ebay: https://ebay.io/m/wA7uER Oklahoman story about Steve’s Twins: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/columns/berry-tramel/2008/08/10/joy-of-twins-soothes-ex-cardinal-steve-peters-despair/61556372007/ Oklahoman story about 1985 Sooners:...
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Greg Gagne (#343)
While shortstop Greg Gagne did not receive any National Baseball Hall of Fame votes after his solid career, wrestler Greg Gagne was inducted into the Tragos and Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2024. Card 343 on SportsCardsPro:...
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Frank Williams (#773)
This side-armer was #2 among non-closing relievers (400+ IP) in the 1980s until a car accident changed his life. Wear your seatbelt, folks. Card 773 on SportsCards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/frank-williams-773 88 Topps Blog:...
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Pittsburgh Visit July 2026
Your hosts drive to Pittsburgh to watch a baseball game, see the sights, and eat way too many pierogi. Featuring Tim from Pittsburgh Sports Memories and Justin (and son) from 1986-92 Pirates! Pittsburgh Sports Memories podcast: https://pittsburghsportsmemories.weebly.com/ Justin’s 1986-92 Pirates...
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Robbie Wine (#119)
Note: An entire minute of audio related to the proper pronunciation of Worcester, Pennsylvania was deleted in the editing of this podcast. You're welcome. Card #119 on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps/119-robbie-wine-3914575 Greatest 21 Days post:...
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Joaquin Andujar (#47)
Hot dog! This pitcher from the DR had All-Star stuff, but also got ejected from a World Series game. Card 47 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJYNJI8 RetroSimba about Joaquin and Whitey: https://retrosimba.com/2019/05/13/whitey-herzog-made-pitch-for-prodigal-son-joaquin-andujar/ SABR bio…
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Scott Fletcher (#345)
Spot Fetcher is a great dog name, right up there with Cookie Rojas and Moose Haas. Card 345 on Sports Cards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/scott-fletcher-345 Ron Kittle gets married: https://www.mlb.com/news/ron-kittle-married-during-white-sox-game SABR bio by...
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Vicente Palacios (#322)
This journeyman pitcher played for at least 15 teams, and that was just in the summer! Card 322 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/aOEolb Hall of Fame Card Corner: https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1989-fleer-vicente-palacios Vicente Palacios at Greatest 21 Days:...
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Lance Parrish (#95/669)
He's the catcher to call when trouble's near! Card 95 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/idD12W Card 669 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/4HV7QD SABR bio by Mike Lassman: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Lance-Parrish/ Lance on the Top Tigers Countdown:...
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Kal Daniels (#622)
We have forgotten to reference the poem about the plums that were in the icebox Forgive me they were delicious so sweet and so cold and good for throwing Card 622 on Beckett: https://marketplace.beckett.com/tripleplaysportscards_764/item/1988-topps-622-kal-daniels_49852943 SABR Bio by Heath…
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Walt Weiss (#126T)
Face it, anyone can look scrawny next to the forearms of the Bash Brothers. Card 126T on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/126t-walt-weiss-xrc-3916218 Card 263 Big on ebay: https://ebay.us/m/diQDu8 Henry Cotto catch: https://youtu.be/9-fgOMQBdTY?si=DvWSzj-b6l2_kB4z&t=180...
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Ed Lynch (#336)
Welcome to Season 7 of the 1988 Topps Podcast! This week, a pitcher and GM who didn't have many strikeouts, but did have a number of punch outs. Card 336 on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/354828366005 SABR bio by Jon Springer: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Ed-Lynch/ Unflattering 1987 Topps…
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Henry Cotto (#766/31T)
No "Looking good, Mr. Kotter" jokes were harmed in the making of this podcast. Card 766: https://ebay.us/m/DWyMm8 Traded Card 31T: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/31t-henry-cotto-3916123 Nipper the Dog Statue:...
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Bob Kipper (#723)
The card that is the most explicit ad for undergarments in the 1988 Topps set. Card 723 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/bakersfield_636/item/1988-topps-723-bob-kipper_88993334 SABR Bio by Thomas Kern - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bob-kipper/ Baseball Prospectus interview -...
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Al Nipper (#376/75T)
If you have evidence that Tom Sandoval tried to inspire his high school classmates to victory by telling them to "Win one for the Nipper," please contact us immediately. Card 326 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/southpawcards_272/item/1988-topps-326-al-nipper_87706900 Card 75T on eBay…
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Ross Jones (#169)
For this Florida native, 100% of his career hits as a Met were game-winning doubles with 9-year-old Mark Simon in the stands. Mark joins the pod to tell us the story! Card 169 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1394/1988-topps-tiffany-169-ross-jones_96618635 88 Topps Blog -...
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Juan Samuel (#398/705)
The 1980's were a big time for guys with 2 first names: Elton John, Billy Joel, Juan Samuel? Card 398 on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/286511994193 Card 705 on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/4f356043-1344-4d98-99af-0056e04ae582 Hall of Fame Card Corner -...
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Ted Wood (#130T)
This Team USA standout won a gold medal, played baseball in five countries, married a cheerleader, and became a stock broker. No chagrin to be found. Card #130T on ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/197023560084 Randy from PeeWee’s playhouse - https://youtu.be/tjlFMKQ2UiE?si=Y4p1gSbTuK2tP-QM…
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Rick Manning (#441)
CAUTION: Sliding headfirst can lead to broken bones ... and marriages?? Card 441 on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/1988-Topps-Baseball-Card-Manning/dp/B00JE215JA SABR Bio by Kelly Boyer Sagert: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Rick-Manning/ Rex Manning Day!...
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Kelly Gruber (#113)
This tough Texan was a two-time MLB All-Star, but will forever be a Superstar. Card 113 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-113-kelly-gruber_31263128 SABR Bio by Mark Davis - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/kelly-gruber/ Inside the Fog Home Run -...
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Tommy Hinzo (#576)
If your minor league manager tells you you're getting sent on the next plane down to Kinston, check the ticket before you get too upset. Card 576 on Beckett - https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-tiffany/576-tommy-hinzo-3915837 1989 LA Times -...
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Rocky Childress (#643)
"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a clever proverb credited to Erasmus, but we like the modern version: "Minor league pitchers should not cancel their apartment leases mid-season" Card 643 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/21/1988-topps-643-rocky-childress_26981142 Greatest 21...
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Carlton Fisk (#385/321)
This Hall of Famer is emphatically NOT the pride of Vermont, but he is one of our host's all-time favorites. Card #385 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/ziggys_672/item/1988-topps-385-carlton-fisk_32570197 Card #321 on Amazon -...
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John Shelby (#428)
Some lessons, like "Don't foul the ball off your own eye," have to be learned the hard way. Card 428 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/threestarssportscards_925/item/1988-topps-428-john-shelby_43464379 Briggs Card Company on Facebook -...
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Vince Coleman (#260/1)
When this speedster was in his prime, there were fireworks every time he was on base. It's Episode 250! Thank you for listening! Card #260 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/bigmacsportscards_709/item/1988-topps-260-vince-coleman_21227922 Card #1 on Beckett -...
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Mark Davis (#482)
This left-hander turned his 1989 NL Cy Young into a fat contract worth 13 million packs of Phillies' Franks. Card #482 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardinvestors_1277/item/1988-topps-482-mark-davis_86912470 Hall of Fame Card Corner for this card:...
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Dwayne Murphy (#424)
This 6-time Gold Glover caught everything, whether it was drive to the gap in right or a great deal at Taco Bell! Card #424 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/threestarssportscards_925/item/1988-topps-424-dwayne-murphy_43464375 SABR Bio by Dan Schoenholz -...
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Butch Wynegar (#737)
The 1952 classic, "Botch-a-me," by Rosemary Clooney, is a play on "Bacia me" which means "kiss me" in Italian. It has nothing to do with a guy named Butch. Card #737 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/hooplasportscards_1082/item/1988-topps-737-butch-wynegar_82605424 Hall of Fame Card...
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Mickey Morandini (#71T)
This "dandy little glove man" is one of only 15 players in MLB history to complete an unassisted triple play. Card #71T on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/bigmacsportscards_709/item/1988-topps-traded-71t-mickey-morandini-oly-xrc_32209640 88 Topps Blog -...
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Greg Harris (#369)
While this veteran hurler threw righty, lefty, starter, reliever, and closer, there was one jam he couldn't get out of: 1988 Topps Picture Day. Card #369 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/709/1988-topps-369-greg-harris_21228031 SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin -...
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Mark Langston (#80)
Fine, he didn't invent "The Wave," but he was still a very good pitcher. Card #80 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-80-mark-langston_61023426 Krazy George unleashes The Wave - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sqGxQoORYE Hall of Fame Card Corner -...
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John Cangelosi (#506)
The member of the 1997 World Series-winning Florida Marlins who most resembles a Les Miserables character. Card #506 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/900/1988-topps-506-john-cangelosi_31263472 John interviewed for MILB -...
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Rick Cerone (#561/27T)
This Jersey-born catcher was chosen instead of Bo Derek for a fashion ad and had a #1 hit on the country charts (in Syracuse.) Card 561 - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardshack_727/item/1988-topps-561-rick-cerone_15842271 Card 27T -...
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Rick Mahler (#706)
We've got a new jingle! If you want to win, here's what they say: Just start Rick Mahler on Opening Day Card 706 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/gamesandcards_87/item/1988-topps-tiffany-706-rick-mahler_30276986 Rick on Opening Day -...
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Tim Flannery (#513)
Meet Flan, the coolest guy in the set. SABR Bio by Bob Webster - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Tim-Flannery/ Card 513 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/gamesandcards_87/item/1988-topps-513-tim-flannery_30570624 88 Topps Blog -...
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Keith Moreland (#416/72T)
The Eyes of Texas were upon him... and Steve Goodman thought he should keep his eyes on the ball. Card 416 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-tiffany-416-keith-moreland_52217595 Card 72T on ebay -...
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Brian 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_52217315 Newsweek Obit -...
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Mike Boddicker (#725)
Counterintuitively, when Rod Carew says your pitching is "Little League Slop," it probably means you are doing something right. Card 725 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/ziggys_672/item/1988-topps-725-mike-boddicker_32570532 SABR Bio by Bill Johnson...
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Bob 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_34326495 SABR Bio by David E. Skelton -...
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Bonus Episode from Oracle Park
Jeff from Two Strike Noise joins David for a Giants game and a pack of legends. Two Strike Noise - https://twostrikenoise.podbean.com
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Nelson Santovenia (#102T)
A card so great, we just had to sing about it. Card 102T on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/threestarssportscards_925/item/1988-topps-traded-102t-nelson-santovenia_67275693 Kenny Williams and Jerry Krause -...
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Jim Presley (#285)
If there are three true outcomes in baseball, this Mariners bomber had two of them (the HRs and Ks) nailed. Card 285 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-285-jim-presley_53873437 Escambia Mascot Riots in 1976 New York Times -...
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Ken Williams (#559)
Inside: Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2005 World Series-winning Chicago White Sox. RIP Bobby Jenks Card 559 on Beckett https://marketplace.beckett.com/baseballcardconnection_794/item/1988-topps-559-ken-williams-rc_34326910 1988 Topps in Sports Illustrated...
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Every card has a story to tell. In this 700+ episode series, Matt Kuzma and David McEllis discuss a different 1988 Topps baseball card every week. Send your questions and suggestions to [email protected].
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