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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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00:49:06

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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00:45:00

Dave Palmer (#732/79T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/02/17

It wasn't officially a *perfect* game, but it was still simply irresitible. * Card 732 on Beckett* Card 79T on Beckett* SABR Bio by Norm King* Palmer's Perfect* Game SABR Game Story* 15 of 15 Cardinals outs of the game* Dave Palmer Day!* Braves/Mets Brawl* Face Plant

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00:42:11

Buddy Bell (#130/13T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/02/10

In a discussion of famous people named "Buddy," your hosts somehow forgot the most famous Buddy of the 1980's, 1985 Chicago Bears Defensive Coordinator (and coach of some other teams) Buddy Ryan.*Card 130 on eBay*Card 13T on eBay* SABR Bio byJoe Wancho* Buddy Miles"Them Changes"* Buddy Bell asks "What Would Gus Do"* Carbo vs Bellscrappin'*Hall of Fame Card Corner - 1986 Topps*Levi Weaver case for Buddy in the Hall* 3Bunderrepresentedin the Hall* Stathead Search:1978-1984 Position Players by WAR*

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00:51:20

Mike Marshall (#249)

1988 Topps ·

2025/01/29

Jeff Snider of Locked on Dodgers returns to the show to discuss his first favorite player growing up — a power hitter we're sure you'll go Head Over Heels for. Card 249 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Buffalo Grove baseball Mike and Belinda, a love story Baseball Boogie Mike starts a brawl Mike's 1988 World Series homer

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00:47:49

Steve Farr (#222)

1988 Topps ·

2025/01/19

Author Marshall Garvey joins us to talk about this blue-collar reliever who changed baseball history with one flap of his butterfly wings. Check out the new book!Interstate '85: The Royals, The Cardinals and the Show-Me World Series Card 222 on Beckett Marshall Garvey on the web and Bluesky Steve's profile on Outerbanks Coastal Life HOF Card Corner: 1993 Fleer Ultra Royals Review: 100 Greatest Royals Farr vs. Barfield, Game 3 1985 ALCS Stathead Search: 1990-1992 Relievers by

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00:36:33

Ray Searage (#788)

1988 Topps ·

2025/01/13

This well-traveled reliever and pitching coach had a mustache fit for the OK Corral. Card 788 on Beckett Follow-up: Chet's headfirst dives Follow-up: Gary's $1,000,000 slam Follow-up: Meineke Where was Rodney Dangerfield born? MILB Interview with Ray Ray discussed in 1989 LA Times Stathead Search: Best WAR, Under 45 innings 2017 USA Today about Ray Ray's thank you to Pittsburgh in the Athletic

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00:38:25

Gary Roenicke (#523)

1988 Topps ·

2025/01/05

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

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00:50:46

Chet Lemon (#366)

1988 Topps ·

2024/12/29

MVP, All-Star, and Hall of Fame voters rarely gave Chet his due, but we here at the 1988 Topps Podcast bleed Lemon red. Card 366 on Beckett SABR Bio by Mike McClary Hall of Fame Card Corner Chet helps the Baseball Bunch Video Honoring the 1984 Tigers Chet and Alan Trammel reunite Chet’s World Series Snag Chet and his ⁠illness⁠ Video about Chet’s ⁠aphasia⁠ Chet Lemon Foundation Out of the Park Baseball

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01:07:11

Dave Stewart (#476)

1988 Topps ·

2024/12/08

Jeff from Two Strike Noise joins to talk about the coolest card in the 1998 Topps set. Card 476 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bryan Lake Two Strike Noise Podcast and YouTube SI Article about Stew from 1987 Dave Stewart and Sandy Koufax 1981 Interview in Christian Science Monitor Stew vs Saxy Boy No. 34 Retired Stathead Search: Wins for pitchers aged 30-33

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00:36:53

Stan Jefferson (#223)

1988 Topps ·

2024/12/03

This outfielder from the Bronx had a first career marred by injury, and a second one marred by terrorism. Card #223 on Beckett SABR Bio by Armand Peterson 88 Topps Blog on Card 223 FOX Sports bio of Stan Stan jukes the tag Follow-up: Chili Buns

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00:38:16

Larry Parrish (#490)

1988 Topps ·

2024/11/25

The Beach Boys' original lyric, "I wish they all could be Quebecois girls" was rejected out of hand. Card #490 on Beckett SABR Bio by Norm King Card #490 on 88 Topps Blog Beard Larry retires from the Mud Hens Larry and Elvis Larry inducted into International League HOF

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00:39:29

Eddie Milner (#677)

1988 Topps ·

2024/11/25

For a record five times in his career, this speedy outfielder was the only thing preventing his team from losing in a no-hitter. Card #677 on Beckett SABR Bio by John Wickline Card #677 on 88 Topps Blog Columbus Dispatch article about Eddie Reds post honoring Eddie One-hitter facts Grandma's Scorebook entry Eddie's first homer Eddie and Ron Oester trick the Wizard Eddie makes Harry Carey cry RIP Eddie Milner 1955-2015

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01:04:27

Fernando Valenzuela (#780/489)

1988 Topps ·

2024/11/11

"Valenzuelunacy" was first proposed, but just never had the right ring to it. Card 780 on Beckett Card 487 on Beckett NY Times Obituary Obituary by Jay Jaffe for Fangraphs SABR Article about Fernandomania Screwball science "El Pitcher Valenzuela" song Vin and Fernando throw out the first pitch Mike Scioscia speaks at Fernando's funeral LAist story about Chavez Ravine

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00:43:13

Jeff Stone (#154)

1988 Topps ·

2024/10/28

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

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