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PODCAST

1988 Topps

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 1988ToppsPodcast@gmail.com.

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00:34:51

Alfredo Griffin (#726/43T)

1988 Topps ·

2022/12/05

For 18 MLB seasons, this sure-handed shortstop had a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Card #726 on Beckett Card #43T on Isolated Cards SABR Bio by Justin Kreuger Profile of Alfredo on True Blue LA Weirdest strikeout ever? Good hands for a first base coach

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00:32:29

Scotti Madison (#63T)

1988 Topps ·

2022/11/20

This utility man lettered in two sports, played multiple positions, suited up for a dozen different teams, and even sold insurance on the side. But his most critical job may have been truth teller. Card 63T on Amazon Scotti Madision career at Vanderbilt Interview with Scotti by Minor League Baseball Scotti testifies during the Sackler trial "Little Wings" by Mark Gormley

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00:29:08

Reid Nichols (#748)

1988 Topps ·

2022/11/13

Probably the most wholesome, most straightforward episode we've done. Card #748 on Beckett Much better card, 1987 Topps #539 on Beckett SABR Bio by Matthew Perry Snoopy vs. The Red Baron A fun fact about Reid Nichols!

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00:33:57

Mike Diaz (#567)

1988 Topps ·

2022/11/07

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

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00:38:30

Glenn Braggs (#263/639)

1988 Topps ·

2022/10/31

Upon further study of the video, we see that Braggs' bat snaps upon contact with his enormous deltoids. Truly jacked. Card 263 on Beckett Card 639 on eBay The very spooky Pfister Hotel The "Fort Braggs" swing Ryan Fagan on Glenn's swing Glenn's catch saving a home run and the game in the 1990 NLCS Glenn's version of the Three-Man Lift

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00:47:21

George Hendrick (#304)

1988 Topps ·

2022/10/24

This reclusive slugger let his bat—and two World Series rings—do the talking. And faced with the concept of 10¢ Beer Night, we can only wonder: How does someone carry 6 cups of beer back to their seat? Card 304 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Wancho ESPN story on 10¢ Beer Night George throws out Yount in Game 7 of the 1982 World Series Then bats in the game-winning run 1983 SI Article about George Professional athletes mystified by a flipped water bottle Vice article about Lisa Saxon

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00:36:14

Tom O'Malley (#77)

1988 Topps ·

2022/10/16

Pick a number between 1 and 792, and we'll bring you a mascot fight. That's the 1988 Topps Podcast promise. Card 77 on Beckett Tom's weird 1982 uniform on Beckett Dunedin proununciation 77s: Do It For Love Tom hits 1990 game-winning homer Tom's bio in Hanshin Tigers English News Tom sings Tigers fight song Tsubakuro fights Fuu-San

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00:48:12

Dave Stieb (#775)

1988 Topps ·

2022/10/09

Pop quiz: Which pitcher had the highest WAR in the 1980s? The answer would be news to journalists of that era, who consistently overlooked this consistent favourite of Toronto fans. Card 775 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Cox Follow up: Phil Bradley crunching Buck Martinez's leg as he puts out two runners at the plate in the same play Dorktown Video about Dave Stieb on YouTube The Legend of Dave Stieb's Slider Alan Thicke and a Skydome Spectacle Dave gets his no-no Sewing With Nancie:

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00:39:34

Tom Brunansky (#375/20T)

1988 Topps ·

2022/10/03

This power hitter won a World Series ring with his clutch performance at the plate and in the outfield, and it all started because of some clutch lobbying by a President of the United States of America. Card 375 on Beckett Card 20T on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Inside the Park Grand Slam! ALCS Celebration in Minnesota The Catch (1990)

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00:39:03

Phil Bradley (#55/519/18T)

1988 Topps ·

2022/09/26

This star Mizzou Quarterback made the record books with an Ultimate Grand Slam in 1985. And he would have had the first home run at a Wrigley Field night game, if not for the rain...and Bill Murray? Card 55, 519, and 18T on Beckett 1978 Missouri football upsets Nebraska "Seattle's new power source" in SI Ultimate Grand Slams 8/8/88 dinger that won't count U of Missouri retires Phil's number

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00:45:42

Larry Andersen (#342)

1988 Topps ·

2022/09/19

Humbly, we think the joke goes better this way: "Why is there an expiration date on sour cream? I mean, what happens if it expires? Does it go ... good?" Card #342 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen The Infamous Conehead Mask The Mask strikes in Houston Larry doing material for NBC 1993 Phils - "High Hopes" Bagwell HOF speech including Larry

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00:44:47

Mike LaValliere (#539)

1988 Topps ·

2022/09/11

Today's episode of the 1988 Topps Podcast is not officially brought to you by Giant Eagle, but next time you're shopping for the whole team, and you want Absolute Minimum Prices, just make a swing by Giant Eagle. And tell 'em Spanky sent ya. Card 539 on Beckett Ripken and LaValliere family connection! OG Spanky Spanky in a Giant Eagle ad Fashion icon Pranking Doug Drabek Sid Bream's slide 1992 Pirates on Twitter

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00:51:24

Andre Dawson (#500/401)

1988 Topps ·

2022/09/05

A poster on a Chicago kid's wall in 1988 showed three men in tuxedos: Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, and Andre Dawson. Class for all seasons. Card 500 on Beckett Card 401 on Beckett SABR Bio by Dan D'Addona Living HBCU Baseball History Dawson hit by Eric Show pitch Great throw to gun down Mitch Webster All-Star Dinger off the restaurant window ESPN: Andre Dawson's Second Act Class For All Seasons

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00:44:00

Terry Steinbach (#551)

1988 Topps ·

2022/08/21

In Heaven, there is no beer. That's why we drink it here. And when we're gone from here, Our friends will be drinking all our beer! Card 551 on Beckett SABR Bio by Herb Schaper and Stew Thornley 1982 NY Times article about the Steinbach Bros Harold Loeffelmacher and the Six Fat Dutchmen C-Flap History World Series homer off Big Daddy Reuschel Terry and his MVP Muffler

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00:39:30

Tim Wallach (#560/399)

1988 Topps ·

2022/08/15

In sixty-seven everything was aglow / it was the year of love, it was the year of Expo / everyone had a beautiful passport with a beautiful photo Translated from the song - Le blues d'la métropole by Beau Dommage Card 560 on Beckett Card 399 on Beckett Big Card 7 on Beckett SABR Bio by Norm King 1985 All-Star Game appearance 2011 NCAA Hall of Fame induction One guy's attempt to collect all of the Tim Wallach cards

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00:33:43

Ron Karkovice (#86)

1988 Topps ·

2022/08/07

In the 1987-1988 TV season, the show ALF captured an 18.8 rating, meaning somewhere around 40 million people watched an episode every week. Just think about that. We also talked about Ron Karkovice. Card #86 on Beckett Card #86 on the 88 Topps Blog ALF Cards SABR Article about Joe Cowley's "not impressive" no-hitter Ron's inside-the-park slam! Special retirement sendoff from the Sox Ron a top first-round pick?

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00:45:48

Ron Oester (#17)

1988 Topps ·

2022/08/01

Mike Murphy of Grandma's Scorebook joins the show to discuss one of the favorite players of America's Grandma: Minnie Lee Olges. Card 17 on Beckett Ron Oester on 88 Topps Blog Ron's first hit in Grandma's Scorebook "Hard-nosed Ron Oester heart of class" by John Erardi "Ron Oester: Where are they now?" on MLB.com Mike Murphy on Twitter @GScorebook

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00:37:36

Sammy Stewart (#701)

1988 Topps ·

2022/07/24

This World Series champ threw hard, lived hard, and died hard. RIP Card 701 on Beckett SABR bio by Bill Nowlin Orioles Pregame Interview in 2016 - “Why do you listen to the blues?” Sammy sets rookie strikeout record Sammy and Dempsey rain delay shenanigans! Sammy stays dry in the Champagne shower Obituary

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00:35:48

Tommy John (#611)

1988 Topps ·

2022/07/17

The Venn diagram of eponymous surgical procedures (named for the patient) and eponymous Internet underwear brands (named for a baseball player) is a perfect circle of one. Card 611 on Beckett Cousin Wolf song about Moses Fleetwood Walker "Garage Band Actually Believes There is a 'Terre Haute Sound,'" The Onion SABR Bio by Michael Fallon "Tommy John's Career Was More Than Just a Surgical Procedure" by Jay Jaffe Obituary of Frank Jobe

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00:31:23

Kevin Elster (#8)

1988 Topps ·

2022/07/11

If an earnest singer/songwriter wrote a tune about the difficult decisions you had to make during your darkest moments, what would it sound like? Card #8 on Beckett Sabr Bio bio by Joel Rippel Cat grab! Elster/Jeffries highlight reel Cousin Wolf - Kevin Elster song/blog

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