1988 Topps

00:32:31

Mike Birkbeck (#692)

1988 Topps ·

2026/10/06

Johnny Appleseed was real?Card 692 on Fanatics Collecthttps://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/901a742b-f10c-4f53-9a30-c9f6266674c7Bulkbag: https://micahw156.tumblr.com/post/21460486558/bulk-bag https://kentstatesports.com/sports/baseball/roster/coaches/mike-birkbeck/1617Greatest 21 Days interview Part 1: https://greatest21days.blogspot.com/2012/04/mike-birkbeck-interview-part-1-always.htmlInterview Part 2: https://greatest21days.blogspot.com/2012/04/mike-birkbeck-interview-part-2-any.htmlInterview

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00:55:04

Mickey Tettleton (#143/120T)

1988 Topps ·

2026/10/01

Tettleton, the best name for a power-hitting tea salesman since Chester Chamomile. Card 143 on Fanatics Collecthttps://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/e57099a5-ba15-4302-98e5-2f873da6e69fCard 120T on Fanatics Collecthttps://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/a1485f4a-750a-462a-8102-2e68bd26ab0e1981 Dwight Evans: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1981-topps/dwight-evans-2751982 Dwight Evans: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1982-topps/dwight-evans-355 Where did the

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00:42:43

Dwight Evans (#470)

1988 Topps ·

2026/09/21

Did Evans have the most home runs in the AL in the 1980s? Do bears bear? Do bees be? Do Deweys dew? Card 470 on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/57f33990-dd56-40e5-96b2-fe5bd767a4dfSABR Bio by Bill Nowlin: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Dwight-Evans/ Old School Comiskey hat vendor: https://baseballegg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/comiskey-park-chicago-1986.jpgDewey Interview: https://youtu.be/UXZZK3ni_rY?si=dZpOi-jVe3dgmoDl&t=451975 World Series Homer:

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00:33:44

Mark Marquess (#65T)

1988 Topps ·

2026/09/14

There are the Queensbury Rules and the Vanderpump Rules, but the Marquess of Stanford Rules are 1. Coffee and 2. Red Meat.Card #65T on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/37dada08-fb5a-4bf5-a188-c110758ba037/1988-topps-traded-65t-mark-marquess-oly-co?USA Statement upon Mark’s death: https://www.usabaseball.com/news/usa-baseball-mourns-the-loss-of-former-president-mark-marquessStanford story about Marquess’ Legacy:

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00:27:01

Chuck Jackson (#94)

1988 Topps ·

2026/09/07

I'm sorry Chuck Jackson (woooooo) I am for realNever meant to say "don't know that guy" Your card 94 looks super flyI'm sorry Chuck Jackson (wooooo) I am for realSorry you got stuck in Triple AYou deserve your big league shot todayCard #94 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/lkezIkGreatest 21 Days Chuck Jackson: https://www.greatest21days.com/2026/07/chuck-jackson-played-multiple-positions.htmlFacebook post from Ingraham High:

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00:25:20

Pope Hat Night August 2026

1988 Topps ·

2026/09/01

It was a mitre fine night at the ballpark.https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7507490/2026/08/12/pope-hat-night-chicago-white-sox-sellout/https://www.ncronline.org/news/pope-leos-chicago-white-sox-pitches-papal-pride-peace-40000-pope-hats

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00:30:49

Steve Peters (#84T)

1988 Topps ·

2026/08/24

Saving games and saving lives. Card 84T on ebay: https://ebay.io/m/wA7uEROklahoman story about Steve’s Twins: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/columns/berry-tramel/2008/08/10/joy-of-twins-soothes-ex-cardinal-steve-peters-despair/61556372007/Oklahoman story about 1985 Sooners: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/1985/03/21/sooners-staff-off-to-super-start-runs-something-oklahomas-pitchers-allow-few-of/62770011007/Baseball Cards Substack Steve Peters:

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00:55:44

Greg Gagne (#343)

1988 Topps ·

2026/08/18

While shortstop Greg Gagne did not receive any National Baseball Hall of Fame votes after his solid career, wrestler Greg Gagne was inducted into the Tragos and Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2024.Card 343 on SportsCardsPro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/greg-gagne-343Greg with the Dodgers Story: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-03-05-sp-43214-story.htmlIt’s Great to Be Alive video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqs4DeOn4-YFrank and Moon

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00:50:05

Frank Williams (#773)

1988 Topps ·

2026/08/09

This side-armer was #2 among non-closing relievers (400+ IP) in the 1980s until a car accident changed his life. Wear your seatbelt, folks. Card 773 on SportsCards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/frank-williams-77388 Topps Blog: https://88topps.blogspot.com/2008/09/773-frank-williams.html Tom Hawthorn blog about Frank: https://tomhawthorn.blogspot.com/2009/01/frank-williams-baseball-pitcher-1958.html Google Groups discussion of Frank:

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00:30:58

Pittsburgh Visit July 2026

1988 Topps ·

2026/08/01

Your hosts drive to Pittsburgh to watch a baseball game, see the sights, and eat way too many pierogi. Featuring Tim from Pittsburgh Sports Memories and Justin (and son) from 1986-92 Pirates!Pittsburgh Sports Memories podcast: https://pittsburghsportsmemories.weebly.com/ Justin’s 1986-92 Pirates instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1992pirates/ Max’s Allegheny Tavern: https://maxsalleghenytavern.com/index.html Allegheny City Brewing: https://www.alleghenycitybrewing.com/ Primanti Brothers:

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00:28:21

Robbie Wine (#119)

1988 Topps ·

2026/07/29

Note: An entire minute of audio related to the proper pronunciation of Worcester, Pennsylvania was deleted in the editing of this podcast. You're welcome.Card #119 on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps/119-robbie-wine-3914575Greatest 21 Days post: https://www.greatest21days.com/2014/04/robbie-wine-lucky-enough-1295.htmlPenn State Bio: https://gopsusports.com/staff/robbie-wineRobbie inducted into PA Sports Hall:

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00:51:50

Joaquin Andujar (#47)

1988 Topps ·

2026/07/20

Hot dog! This pitcher from the DR had All-Star stuff, but also got ejected from a World Series game. Card 47 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJYNJI8RetroSimba about Joaquin and Whitey: https://retrosimba.com/2019/05/13/whitey-herzog-made-pitch-for-prodigal-son-joaquin-andujar/SABR bio by Malcolm Allen: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/joaquin-andujar/RetroSimba about Joaquin and Hub: https://retrosimba.com/2015/09/17/how-hub-kittle-got-joaquin-andujar-to-cardinals/Defector article about

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00:43:49

Scott Fletcher (#345)

1988 Topps ·

2026/07/12

Spot Fetcher is a great dog name, right up there with Cookie Rojas and Moose Haas. Card 345 on Sports Cards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/scott-fletcher-345Ron Kittle gets married: https://www.mlb.com/news/ron-kittle-married-during-white-sox-game SABR bio by Bill Nowlin: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/scott-fletcher/ Georgia Southern Hall of Fame: https://gseagles.com/honors/georgia-southern-athletics-hall-of-fame/scott-fletcher/46Sosa Trade retrospective:

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00:30:12

Vicente Palacios (#322)

1988 Topps ·

2026/06/29

This journeyman pitcher played for at least 15 teams, and that was just in the summer! Card 322 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/aOEolbHall of Fame Card Corner: https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1989-fleer-vicente-palaciosVicente Palacios at Greatest 21 Days: https://www.greatest21days.com/2011/09/vicente-palacios-he-did-7.html Palacios article on RetroSimba: https://retrosimba.com/2024/07/19/how-vicente-palacios-shouldered-his-way-to-success/ Video about Vicente’s nohitter (Spanish)

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00:47:17

Lance Parrish (#95/669)

1988 Topps ·

2026/06/22

He's the catcher to call when trouble's near!Card 95 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/idD12WCard 669 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/4HV7QDSABR bio by Mike Lassman: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Lance-Parrish/ Lance on the Top Tigers Countdown: https://www.blessyouboys.com/2014/1/11/5283538/top-tigers-countdown-21-lance-parrish Lance tells the Tina Turner story: https://youtube.com/shorts/_EmngX_4EYE?si=mibRu-yYodpEDD5F Lance, Chet, Lou, Tram and a baby Tiger:

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00:45:42

Kal Daniels (#622)

1988 Topps ·

2026/06/08

We have forgotten to referencethe poem about the plumsthat were inthe iceboxForgive methey were deliciousso sweetand so cold and good for throwingCard 622 on Beckett: https://marketplace.beckett.com/tripleplaysportscards_764/item/1988-topps-622-kal-daniels_49852943SABR Bio by Heath Santo: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/kal-daniels/High School Jersey Retirement: https://sportsmic.com/eagles-baseball-legend-kal-daniels-number-retired/2020 MLB Article:

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00:38:51

Walt Weiss (#126T)

1988 Topps ·

2026/06/01

Face it, anyone can look scrawny next to the forearms of the Bash Brothers. Card 126T on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/126t-walt-weiss-xrc-3916218Card 263 Big on ebay: https://ebay.us/m/diQDu8Henry Cotto catch: https://youtu.be/9-fgOMQBdTY?si=DvWSzj-b6l2_kB4z&t=180 Walt Weiss SABR Bio by Ken Reed: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/walt-weiss/ Walt Weiss first grand slam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5b9VRz2_Wo 1988 ALCS RBI:

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00:36:46

Ed Lynch (#336)

1988 Topps ·

2026/05/24

Welcome to Season 7 of the 1988 Topps Podcast! This week, a pitcher and GM who didn't have many strikeouts, but did have a number of punch outs. Card 336 on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/354828366005SABR bio by Jon Springer: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Ed-Lynch/ Unflattering 1987 Topps card: https://www.reddit.com/r/baseballcards/comments/t5xzw2/there_are_as_few_unflattering_photos_on_a_card_as/ Lynch vs Zonk: https://youtu.be/txJl8Gr38Ks?si=RAVIthN6A-nFWqCf&t=4222Lynch vs Mariano

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00:30:54

Henry Cotto (#766/31T)

1988 Topps ·

2026/05/16

No "Looking good, Mr. Kotter" jokes were harmed in the making of this podcast. Card 766: https://ebay.us/m/DWyMm8Traded Card 31T: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/31t-henry-cotto-3916123Nipper the Dog Statue: https://apnews.com/article/nipper-dog-statue-albany-new-york-69a5ca4ec514f837626475b5d5264c1d Ross Jones breaks up a no-hitter box score: https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/KCA/KCA198709010.shtml Cotto makes a nice throw:

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00:42:09

Bob Kipper (#723)

1988 Topps ·

2026/05/10

The card that is the most explicit ad for undergarments in the 1988 Topps set. Card 723 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/bakersfield_636/item/1988-topps-723-bob-kipper_88993334SABR Bio by Thomas Kern - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/bob-kipper/ Baseball Prospectus interview - https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/12669/prospectus-qa-bob-kipper/ Charles and MJ and Vince Coleman -

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