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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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00:48:07

Bob Knepper (#151)

1988 Topps ·

2025/09/04

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

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00:11:09

Bonus Episode from Oracle Park

1988 Topps ·

2025/08/15

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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00:37:05

Nelson Santovenia (#102T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/08/10

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_67275693⁠Kenny Williams and Jerry Krause - https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/how-jerry-krause-before-he-built-a-dynasty-with-michael-jordan-was-shaped-by-his-time-in-baseball/ Nelson and Bill and Ted - https://ultimateclassicrock.com/nelson-bill-and-ted/ Miami Hidden Ball Trick -

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00:35:21

Jim Presley (#285)

1988 Topps ·

2025/08/01

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_53873437Escambia Mascot Riots in 1976 New York Times - https://www.nytimes.com/1976/03/07/archives/racial-animosity-turns-to-violence-in-pensacola-fla-on-issue-of.html Opening Day Walk Off Grand Slam - https://youtu.be/b34n3DBbiIg?si=rFPrEBtb43HJ_O6g 2nd Walk off Grand Slam -

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00:58:22

Ken Williams (#559)

1988 Topps ·

2025/07/24

Inside: Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2005 World Series-winning Chicago White Sox. RIP Bobby JenksCard 559 on Becketthttps://marketplace.beckett.com/baseballcardconnection_794/item/1988-topps-559-ken-williams-rc_343269101988 Topps in Sports Illustrated https://www.si.com/collectibles/the-five-essential-baseball-cards-of-1988-topps Leadbelly in Lincoln, NE https://getleaded.com/ SABR Bio by Bill Prudenhttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ken-williams/SABR Bio of the other Ken Williams by

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00:43:53

Felix Fermin (#547)

1988 Topps ·

2025/07/14

Before this defensive specialist became a legendary manager in the Dominican League, he was almost a landmark trade in Yankees' history.Card 547 on Beckett - https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps/547-felix-fermin-3915004Baseball Hall Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1988-topps-felix-fermin Pablo Cruz and the death of Alfredo Edmead - https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/06/18/alfredo-edmead-jr-pablo-cruz-life-after-death-daily-cover Mariano for Felix Fermin

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01:24:53

Don Mattingly (#2/300/386)

1988 Topps ·

2025/07/04

Plain and simple, he had the best-known name, face, and sideburns of 1980s baseball and baseball cards. Base card #300https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-300-don-mattingly_53873452Record Breakers #2https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-2-don-mattingly-rb_62538603All Star #386 on eBayhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/225908282343World of Baseball Don Mattingly - https://baseballcards.substack.com/p/1988-topps-world-of-baseball-don SABR Bio by James Lincoln Ray -

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00:39:29

Moose Haas (#606)

1988 Topps ·

2025/06/25

Of all the celebrities named Moose, the most famous is probably the actor / Jack Russell Terrier who played Eddie on Frasier. RIPCard #606 on Becketthttps://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-tiffany-606-moose-haas_66153931SABR Bio by Dennis Degenhardt - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/moose-haas/ Hall of Fame Card Corner 1981 Moose Haas - https://baseballhall.org/discover/CardCorner-1981-Topps-Moose-Haas1985 UPI Article about Moose-

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00:44:07

Charlie O'Brien (#566)

1988 Topps ·

2025/06/19

Little known fact: Tina Turner originally wanted to write a song called "Personal Catcher" about backups who create that trusted relationship with ace pitchers, but she couldn't get the lyrics to fit her melody. She went with "Private Dancer" instead, and the rest is history. Card 566 on Becketthttps://marketplace.beckett.com/item/900/1988-topps-566-charlie-obrien-rc_27922483Charlie’s Sabr Bio by Steve West https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/charlie-obrien/ Brian Boru

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00:49:31

Gene Garber (#597)

1988 Topps ·

2025/06/08

Welcome to Season 6 of the 1988 Topps Podcast!In 1932, Australian farms were threatened by an increase in the population of the emu, a large flightless bird. The Australian military tried to cull the flocks of emus for 40 days, but ultimately failed in a debacle that would come to be known as The Great Emu War. #597 on Becketthttps://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-tiffany/597-gene-garber-3915858SABR Bio by Dan Masseyhttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Gene-Garber/Garber irked by modern

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00:33:54

Mike Fiore (#38T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/05/12

When ... the ... Card has a guy that looks like all of the guys, that's Fiore (that's Fiore)When the card of the day comes from Team U.S.A. that's Fiore (that's Fiore)Bells will ring for the Pope ting-a-ling-a-ling and you'll sing "Vita bella"He's a Sox fan at heart, and to us that means he's quite a fella! * Card 38T on eBay* Induction video into College Baseball Hall of Fame and Mike's speech* Mike interviewed about his experiences in Omaha* Greatest 21

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00:43:21

Jeff Musselman (#229)

1988 Topps ·

2025/05/06

This All-Star Rookie had his life saved by a call to the pen, er, apartment. Card 229 on Becketthttps://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1036/1988-topps-229-jeff-musselman_44463551SABR Bio by Malcolm Allenhttps://sabr.org/bioproj/person/jeff-musselman/Jeff at Harvard talking about sobrietyhttps://www.thecrimson.com/article/1993/11/2/come-back-to-life-sobriety-and/The Fall of

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00:47:30

Jeff Ballard (#782)

1988 Topps ·

2025/04/29

This Stanford grad from Montana had one good season on the mound in Baltimore -- then had a change of plans after a snowy night in Idaho. Card 782 on eBayhttps://www.ebay.com/itm/156065903677Watch the Diamond King now! https://www.thediamondkingmovie.com/ Listen to Cement City about Donora, PA - https://www.cementcity.org/ SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/jeff-ballard/ Ballard in Montana - https://www.montanaseniornews.com/jeff-ballard/Ballard’s double ball found -

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00:49:06

Ken Griffey (#443)

1988 Topps ·

2025/04/24

The third-best baseball player of all time born in Donora, PA. * Card 443 on Beckett* SABR Bio by Charles F. Faber* Braves at Mets, Apr. 11, 1987* Donora Smog Disaster* Grandma's Reds Scorebook Griffey entries*Reds 1976 All-Star Game highlights* Griffey wins the 1980 ASG MVP* Father-Son back to back jacks* Ken and Buddy* Stan and Ken and Donora, PA

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00:38:28

Todd Benzinger (#96)

1988 Topps ·

2025/04/06

Although the 1987 rookie season for "Benz" was a good one, there is no proof that he was the inspiration for the 1988 No. 1 hit "Mercedes Boy" by Pebbles. * Card 96 on Beckett* Sabr Bio by Bill Nowlin* Catching up with ⁠Benz* Todd Benzinger 1987 Highlight video* Benzinger hits a big homer in 1988* Todd catches the final out of 1990 World Series

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01:00:22

Chili Davis (#15/32T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/04/01

Legendary artist Dick Perez and filmmaker Marq Evans join the pod to talk about their new movie "The Diamond King" along with Dick's favorite Donruss Diamond King card, the 1995 Chili Davis.* Card 15 on Beckett* Card 32T on Beckett* Watch The Diamond King, opening April 25, 2025!* Diamond King trailer* SABR Bio by Rory Costello* Chili signs with the Angels in 1987* 1991 World Series Homer* JD Davis: "Chili is my Dog"* Chili Bowl Mullet Man at the Video Store

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00:44:58

Lloyd McClendon (#172)

1988 Topps ·

2025/03/23

True, Lloyd McClendon holds the all-time single series record for batting average and on-base percentage in a playoff series. But his Little League World Series performance makes that look like child's play. Plus: MLB needs to stop caving to pathetic authoritarians who would like to paint over baseball history in a ugly shade of white. * Card 220 on Beckett* The story of Legendary Lloyd in SI* Full video of the 1971 LLWS Final!* Valpo Mag on Lloyd* Indiana story on Lloyd* Grandma's

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00:45:16

Cookie Rojas (#97T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/03/20

A managerial rookie card! This Cuban national played every field position and was an All-Star in both leagues. Definitely not a bozo. * Buy Me a Coffee, especially when we're sick* Card #97T on Beckett* SABR Bio by Peter Gordon* The questionable hats* Stathead Search: WAR 2B 1971-1973* Gene Mauch talks about Cookie* Cookie and His Cupcakes: Mathilda* Cookie's 1972 All-Star Homer* Cookie shoves an ump

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00:34:18

Bob Melvin (#41)

1988 Topps ·

2025/03/05

This catcher and future manager was great on defense, but he really hit for power when tubers were on the line. * Card 41 on Beckett* Star Union Spirits* SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen* The State: $240 worth of pudding* Nice catch, questionable announcing???* Bob's childhood friends reflect

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00:44:16

Guy Hoffman (#496)

1988 Topps ·

2025/02/27

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

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