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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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00:27:33

Terry Puhl (#587)

1988 Topps ·

2022/07/04

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

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00:36:47

John Wathan (#534)

1988 Topps ·

2022/06/26

We surveyed 100 people. Top 6 answers are on the board. Here's the question: "Name your favorite Werner Herzog movie." Card 534 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Johnson John's brother's gruesome crime Phillies vs Royals on The Family Feud John Wathan, The Duke of Kansas City

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00:44:24

Mike Henneman (#582)

1988 Topps ·

2022/06/13

This Missouri native was always great at finding a few outs. Then, one day, he found seven new siblings. Ryan Fagen, Senior MLB Writer for The Sporting News joins us to talk about Mike! Card 582 on Beckett Follow Ryan on Twitter: @RyanFagan and @MyJunkWax Ryan Fagan's story about Mike's found family Ryan’s article about Grandma’s Reds Scorebook 2020 Free Press Article by Bill Dow

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00:45:16

Brian Downing (#331)

1988 Topps ·

2022/06/06

Episode 100! We celebrate the way any 1988 Topps fan should: by lionizing a guy who really hit his stride in his 30s and 40s. We've still got it. Card 331 on Beckett New Mascot? Hoodi the Space's First Pitch HOF Card Corner: Brian Dowling 1992 Upper Deck 1991 Chicago Tribune article about Brian Officer Downing with the White Sox Brian makes a great catch in the ALCS Angels All Time Roster

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00:31:15

Jim Eisenreich (#348)

1988 Topps ·

2022/05/23

This natural hitter retired three times, but achieved greatness after learning to cope with a rare condition. Card 348 on Beckett SABR Bio by Scot Johnson Jim’s homer in Game 3 of the 1997 World Series Jim Eisenreich Foundation

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00:32:10

Joey Cora (#91)

1988 Topps ·

2022/05/16

It's like they always say: Don't bring a small intestine to a knife fight. Card #91 on Beckett SABR Bio by Alan Cohen Joey and A-Rod joking about Cora's "overreaction" Seattle's "Refuse to Lose" 1995 season Joey robs Tony Gwynn in the 1997 All-Star Game

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00:43:26

Danny Heep (#753)

1988 Topps ·

2022/05/08

Who wouldn't want to start a cake fight with the '86 Mets while on a plane? Mark Simon returns to the show to explain. Card 753 on Beckett SABR Bio by Mark Simon Follow Mark on Twitter Sports Info Solutions Podcast with Brett Phillips Danny argues a call…and loses a game Santa Anna’s Leg Danny’s 2-run single in the World Series Danny on coaching high school

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00:36:29

Sam Horn (#377)

1988 Topps ·

2022/05/02

This rookie slugger quickly became a Red Sox fan favorite, and if he hired us to run his campaign for President, he totally would've won. Card 377 on Beckett MLB.com - Sam Horn, Red Sox Cult Hero "What is Your Pregame?" Sam's amazing Orioles debut BoSoxInjection.com - "Will Michael Chavis emulate Boston legend Sam Horn?" Sam Horn for President!

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00:37:37

Steve Buechele (#537/201)

1988 Topps ·

2022/04/24

Despite what rumors you might have heard in school, kids in Texas do not ride a horse to school—but they do have baseball. Card 537 on Beckett Card 201 on Beckett Oklahoman article about Steve with the 89ers Levi Weaver's article about this card Levi’s Article about the Rangers Promotion Album - Rangers Album Playlist Shane Buechele’s origin story Steve vs. the White Sox The saga of Steve’s trade to the Pirates

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00:43:19

Kevin McReynolds (#735/579)

1988 Topps ·

2022/04/17

This power hitter from Arkansas had a knack for flying under the radar in New York. Too bad the pigeon didn't. Card 735 on Beckett Card 579 Mets Team Leaders on Beckett Sabr bio by Thomas J Brown Baseball America - “Where are they now?” 1984 NLCS Home Run on YouTube "Dion James kills a pigeon" on YouTube

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00:41:37

Earnie Riles (#88/93T), Jeffrey Leonard (#61T)

1988 Topps ·

2022/04/03

Somehow, we completed an entire segment about guys named "Ernie" without a Big Ern McCracken joke from Kingpin. Sometimes, a bowler just has to face the music. Card 88 on Beckett Card 93T on Beckett and Painted Cap Card 61T on Beckett and Painted Cap Earnie's strange hand injury The Mystery Trade on SI

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00:33:35

Scott Garrelts (#97)

1988 Topps ·

2022/03/27

To this day, "Can't Fight This Feeling" is an epic power ballad and guaranteed karaoke crowd-pleaser, due to its heartfelt lyrics and Kevin Cronin's particular way of pronouncing vowels. Card #97 on Beckett "Champaign, Illinois" by the Old 97s on Spotify Mark Scheiwe and the Dutchmasters Scott's 1984 Donruss Walt Weiss hits a homer Story from the Paxton Record

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00:33:25

Floyd Rayford (#296)

1988 Topps ·

2022/03/20

This wrestling opponent and prank-mate of Cal Ripken Jr. also played third base the game before Ripken started his streak. O R I O L E S magic magic magic magic Card #296 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen Floyd Rayford articles What Happened to the African-American Catcher by Claire Smith Floyd and Rick Dempsey on YouTube

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00:38:59

Glenn Wilson (#626, 129T)

1988 Topps ·

2022/03/13

This talented Texan turned heads with his strong arm, but his cocky personality almost drew First Blood with his managers. Card 626 and 129T "Phillies Odyssey" by Dave Rueter Glennbo 1985 All-Star Finger Guns! 1986 Glenn Wilson highlights Glenn’s Service Station

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00:35:20

Darnell Coles (#46)

1988 Topps ·

2022/03/07

If you don’t download this podcast, we’ll fine you ONE MILLION YEN. Card 46 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcom Allen Follow-up: Cleveland Mustard Controversy 1988 Topps Playlist: San Berdoo Sunburn by Eagles of Death Metal One million yen Harold Reynolds telling Darnell stories

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00:43:12

Cory Snyder (#620/789)

1988 Topps ·

2022/02/28

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!

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00:44:34

Phil Garner (#174)

1988 Topps ·

2022/02/21

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)

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00:29:20

Bill Doran (#745)

1988 Topps ·

2022/02/14

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

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00:33:29

Shawon Dunston (#695/171)

1988 Topps ·

2022/02/07

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

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00:30:05

Pat Perry (#282)

1988 Topps ·

2022/01/30

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

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