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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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00:38:16

John Mitchell (#207)

1988 Topps ·

2024/10/24

Wear a life jacket. Card 207 on Beckett SABR Bio by Skip Nipper The Jimmy Fund game 2009 SI Article on the accident by Jeff Pearlman Greatest 21 Days profile Check out the blog! Check out our friends at Ordinary Effort

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00:36:56

Dale Sveum (#592)

1988 Topps ·

2024/10/14

This mild-mannered shortstop and World Series-winning coach was accidentally shot in the head by Robin Yount. Card 592 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Pruden Dale hits a homer to extend The Streak Dale's injury and recovery Hunting mishap with Yount Interview with Dale about that Easter Sunday game

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00:31:03

Rafael Belliard (#221)

1988 Topps ·

2024/10/07

This defensive specialist made a successful return to home run hitting after 10+ years away from dingers. No word yet on how this may have inspired the return of Oasis. Card #221 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Cox Baseball Hall Card Corner - 1990 Fleer Belliard on Battery Power Blog Home Run #2!! Rafael injury shows epic range (thanks @1992Pirates)

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00:57:19

Jim Abbott (#1T)

1988 Topps ·

2024/09/23

In an alternate universe episode of Boy Meets World, Nails beats up Mr. Feeny and teaches Cory to dip. It's Episode #200! Our show has finally crossed the Mendoza Line for Podcasts. Thank you for listening! Card #1T on Beckett Follow-Up: Larry Bird is good at baseball, too SABR Bio by Rick Swaine Jim's highlight reel Baseball America Abbott's No Hitter Baseball Hall's Scouting Reports Jim's TED Talk Boy Meets Jim NYT: Jim, "A Most Extraordinary

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00:49:22

Mike Flanagan (#623)

1988 Topps ·

2024/09/16

This crafty left-hander got schooled by Dr. J in college, but he won a Cy Young and a ring thanks to some Orioles Magic. Card 623 on Beckett SABR Bio by Mike Huber AP Story about Mike's passing Camden Chat about Mike Tim Kurkjian remembers Mike Flanagan Mike's booth partners remember him 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

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00:48:46

Jose Cruz (#278)

1988 Topps ·

2024/09/12

Adam Darowski of Sports Reference joins the show to discuss one of the most underrated outfielders of the 1980s. Card 278 on Beckett SABR Bio by Jane Schupmann Hewitt Baseball Hall Card Corner - 1975 Topps #514 Jose's Puerto Rican League Stats Stathead Search: Position Players by WAR, 1975-1986 Follow Adam on Twitter Building the Ballot Podcast

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00:41:49

Wallace Johnson (#228)

1988 Topps ·

2024/08/25

Beware! The mascots of Jamestown, NY will become the mascots of your nightmares!Card 228 on Beckett Yippee Yuppi JJ Jammer Gary Sports Hall of Fame Sycamores Hall of Fame Cooperstowners in Canada interview Wallace's biggest hit His first home run Breaking up a perfect game

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00:31:53

Glenn Hoffman (#202)

1988 Topps ·

2024/08/19

What present do you get for the Dad who seems to have everything? A contract rider for a sweet performing gig!Card #202 on ⁠Beckett⁠ SABR Bio by ⁠Clayton Trutor ⁠More by ⁠Clayton ⁠Ed sings the ⁠anthem⁠ Glenn's 1980 ⁠highlights⁠ Glenn's ⁠1981 Topps card⁠ Trevor Hoffman's story on ⁠ESPN⁠

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00:42:01

Kevin Seitzer (#275)

1988 Topps ·

2024/08/15

Both club soda and seltzer are types of water that are carbonated by injection, with club soda having some additional added salts like sodium chloride and disodium phosphate. Mineral water, however, is naturally carbonated and must contain 250 parts per million of dissolved solids from the source. Card #275 on ⁠Beckett⁠ SABR Bio by ⁠Paul Hoffman⁠ Stathead Search: ⁠1980's Rookie Seasons by WAR⁠ 6 hits in a game⁠ Bo Knows ⁠Choke Slams ⁠Kevin wins ⁠2023 Coach of the Year⁠

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00:43:34

Jim Gott (#127)

1988 Topps ·

2024/08/04

Unused puns from this episode: Something's Gotta Give Gottem Winning an EGOT(T) Caramel, chocolate and nouGott Card 127 on Beckett Followup: Jayden Fielder signs with Milwaukee Gott vs Teufel 1992 Pinnacle Jumpkick! 2018 NY Times about Jim's family Jim and Danny play catch in 2020 2023 Interview with Jim The Farmer Danny Show

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00:51:37

Cecil Fielder (#618)

1988 Topps ·

2024/07/29

There was a time when 50 homers in a season was a very big deal. That was the time of the very big Cecil Fielder. Card #618 on Beckett SABR Bio by David Bilmes Cecil and Sparky Cecil is remade in Japan Cecil roofs #41 Cecil hits out #50 Stathead Search: Most homers, 1990-1996 Lucky Gravy Cecil steals a base!

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00:46:31

Billy Hatcher (#306)

1988 Topps ·

2024/07/22

This speedy outfielder went .750/.800/1.250 in a victorious World Series. Then, two years later, he laid an egg. SABR Bio by Justin Nowell Billy’s 1986 NLCS Homer Billy and Dave Smith's corked bat Reds Hot Billy goes 3-3 in 1990 World Series Game 1 Billy goes 4-4 in World Series Game 2 Billy’s World Series bat at the ⁠⁠HOF⁠⁠ Games Done Quick: Speedrun of Billy Hatcher and the Giant Egg

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00:34:19

Rick Rhoden (#185)

1988 Topps ·

2024/07/15

In 1986, the top player in terms of WAR in the National League was Mike Scott. #2 was Rick Rhoden. What?Card 185 on Beckett SABR Bio By Paul Hofman Rick fights former teammate/1st Base Coach Rick in Daytona Beach Rick in Florida Sports Hall of Fame Rick on the PGA Tour

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00:31:39

Tim Stoddard (#359)

1988 Topps ·

2024/06/28

This hard-throwing reliever was as comfortable at the free throw line as he was on the mound. Card #359 on Beckett 1983 Topps Blog Timeline of Tim SABR Bio by Rory Costello Tim’s first MLB at bat in the World Series Tim talks about Legion Ball

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00:35:35

Mike Macfarlane (#62T)

1988 Topps ·

2024/06/19

This veteran catcher never pulled a sword from a stone, but he did become Kansas City royalty. Card #62T on Beckett SABR Bio by Bob Lemoine Mike in Missouri Sports HOF Top 100 Royals: Mike at #22 Chuck McMichael Mike saves a life Mac N Seitz

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00:26:32

James Steels (#117)

1988 Topps ·

2024/06/03

Glenn brags. Mike is done. Randy is ready. Sam and Steve play the horn and sax. But none compare to the onomatopoeia of Lazorko!Card 117 on Beckett Santa Maria Times article about James James from the vault James Steels stats at Cal Poly Video of James in training 1987 article about James During our summer schedule, please enjoy podcasts from friends of the show: Two Strike Noise Building the Ballot Injured Athletes Club SIS Baseball Podcast

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00:32:06

Duane Ward (#696)

1988 Topps ·

2024/05/28

This two-time World Series winner was the best sequel to a Terminator since Robert Patrick. Card #696 on Beckett (O-Pee-Chee!) The Great Dancing Duane SABR Bio by John Kennedy Bob Wadsworth at Pearl Harbor Duane in New Mexico News Stathead Search: 600+ IP, 9+K/9 innings Stathead: Relievers 1991-1993 by WAR Duane 30th Best Blue Jay All-Time

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00:47:05

Eric Show (#303)

1988 Topps ·

2024/05/19

The descent of Eric Show from a talented pitcher and musician -- to hardcore addict -- to dead at age 37 is one of the saddest stories we've covered. Card #303 on Beckett SABR Bio by John Stahl ESPN "The Tortured Life of Eric Show" "Padres Win Again" song Eric gives up #4192 NY Times "Eric Show's Solitary Life and Death"

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00:29:31

John Farrell (#533)

1988 Topps ·

2024/05/13

Fun Fact: Most people in New Jersey are born at the racetrack. Card #533 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Follow-up: Macho Man weighs in on Hrbek vs. Gant Cleveland's Team Podcast: John Farrell

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00:48:21

Kent Hrbek (#45/609)

1988 Topps ·

2024/05/06

Welcome to Season 5! This Twin Cities slugger had one famous World Series grand slam and one infamous World Series body slam. Card #45 on Beckett Card #609 on eBay SABR Bio by Joel Rippel Kent's 1985 Mercedes Benz 1987 WS Grand Slam 1991 Hrbek vs. Ron Gant T-Rex Tag Bobblehead Stathead Search: Best OPS+ 1982-1993, 3000+ PAs Kent in his RV

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