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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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00:29:09

Rocky Childress (#643)

1988 Topps ·

2026/03/01

"A rolling stone gathers no moss" is a clever proverb credited to Erasmus, but we like the modern version: "Minor league pitchers should not cancel their apartment leases mid-season"Card 643 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/21/1988-topps-643-rocky-childress_26981142Greatest 21 Days - https://www.greatest21days.com/2010/02/rocky-childress-back-to-bend-354.html?m=0Halifax Explosion at the Maritime Museum -

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01:13:47

Carlton Fisk (#385/321)

1988 Topps ·

2026/02/23

This Hall of Famer is emphatically NOT the pride of Vermont, but he is one of our host's all-time favorites. Card #385 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/ziggys_672/item/1988-topps-385-carlton-fisk_32570197Card #321 on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Baseball-Topps-White-Leaders-NM-MT/dp/B0F561QTDTSABR Bio by Brian Stevens - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/carlton-fisk/ Fisk vs Deion article - https://andscape.com/features/deion-sanders-carlton-fisk-fight-yankee-stadium/Fisk in the

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00:47:31

John Shelby (#428)

1988 Topps ·

2026/02/15

Some lessons, like "Don't foul the ball off your own eye," have to be learned the hard way. Card 428 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/threestarssportscards_925/item/1988-topps-428-john-shelby_43464379Briggs Card Company on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586280361464 Sarasota Magazine Interview with Shelby - https://www.sarasotamagazine.com/news-and-profiles/2024/03/john-shelby-mlb SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen -

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00:54:26

Vince Coleman (#260/1)

1988 Topps ·

2026/02/08

When this speedster was in his prime, there were fireworks every time he was on base. It's Episode 250! Thank you for listening! Card #260 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/bigmacsportscards_709/item/1988-topps-260-vince-coleman_21227922Card #1 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/900/1988-topps-1-vince-coleman-rb_31263029SABR Bio by Zac Petrillo - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/vince-coleman/The Tarp eats Vince -

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00:46:40

Mark Davis (#482)

1988 Topps ·

2026/02/01

This left-hander turned his 1989 NL Cy Young into a fat contract worth 13 million packs of Phillies' Franks. Card #482 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardinvestors_1277/item/1988-topps-482-mark-davis_86912470Hall of Fame Card Corner for this card: https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1988-topps-mark-davis A Sad $13 Million Man - https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-06-08-sp-781-story.html SABR Article about Mark’s First Win:

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00:50:12

Dwayne Murphy (#424)

1988 Topps ·

2026/01/25

This 6-time Gold Glover caught everything, whether it was drive to the gap in right or a great deal at Taco Bell! Card #424 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/threestarssportscards_925/item/1988-topps-424-dwayne-murphy_43464375SABR Bio by Dan Schoenholz - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/dwayne-murphy/Hall of Fame Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1988-donruss-dwayne-murphy Archived article about Hammer lawsuit -

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00:48:24

Butch Wynegar (#737)

1988 Topps ·

2026/01/16

The 1952 classic, "Botch-a-me," by Rosemary Clooney, is a play on "Bacia me" which means "kiss me" in Italian. It has nothing to do with a guy named Butch. Card #737 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/hooplasportscards_1082/item/1988-topps-737-butch-wynegar_82605424Hall of Fame Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1978-topps-butch-wynegarSABR Article about Butch’s big year -

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00:41:39

Mickey Morandini

1988 Topps ·

2026/01/10

This "dandy little glove man" is one of only 15 players in MLB history to complete an unassisted triple play. Card #71T on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/bigmacsportscards_709/item/1988-topps-traded-71t-mickey-morandini-oly-xrc_3220964088 Topps Blog - https://88topps.blogspot.com/2008/10/71t-mickey-morandini.htmlBuy us a coffee? https://buymeacoffee.com/1988toppspd BallNine interview - https://ballnine.com/2023/03/09/mickey-morandini/ Mickey the Ace’s obstacle -

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00:46:26

Greg Harris (#369)

1988 Topps ·

2025/12/25

While this veteran hurler threw righty, lefty, starter, reliever, and closer, there was one jam he couldn't get out of: 1988 Topps Picture Day. Card #369 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/709/1988-topps-369-greg-harris_21228031SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/greg-a-harris/Bob Brittain cards on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TTMBob64 Switch Pitcher article from Hall of Fame -

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00:56:04

Mark Langston (#80)

1988 Topps ·

2025/12/13

Fine, he didn't invent "The Wave," but he was still a very good pitcher. Card #80 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-80-mark-langston_61023426Krazy George unleashes The Wave - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_sqGxQoORYE Hall of Fame Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/CardCorner/1990-Fleer-Mark-LangstonSI Langston signs his big contract in 1989 -

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00:50:06

John Cangelosi (#506)

1988 Topps ·

2025/11/29

The member of the 1997 World Series-winning Florida Marlins who most resembles a Les Miserables character. Card #506 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/900/1988-topps-506-john-cangelosi_31263472John interviewed for MILB - https://www.milb.com/news/herd-chronicles-john-cangelosi-career-included-plenty-of-hits-stolen-b-309537676John talks about 1997 World Series - https://www.mlb.com/news/john-cangelosi-reflects-on-1997-world-series-winRick Cerone’s YouTube Channel -

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00:51:17

Rick Cerone (#561/27T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/11/15

This Jersey-born catcher was chosen instead of Bo Derek for a fashion ad and had a #1 hit on the country charts (in Syracuse.)Card 561 - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardshack_727/item/1988-topps-561-rick-cerone_15842271Card 27T - https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps-traded/rick-cerone-27tHall of Fame Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/CardCorner-1978-Topps-Rick-Cerone SABR Bio by Steve Friedman - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/rick-cerone/ A Long Run Home -

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00:37:09

Rick Mahler (#706)

1988 Topps ·

2025/10/26

We've got a new jingle! If you want to win, here's what they say: Just start Rick Mahler on Opening DayCard 706 on Beckett -https://marketplace.beckett.com/gamesandcards_87/item/1988-topps-tiffany-706-rick-mahler_30276986Rick on Opening Day - https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/rick-mahler-thrived-on-opening-day-for-the-bravesRick in Santurce - https://beisbol101.com/rick-camp-and-rick-mahler-santurce-crabbers-imports-and-atlanta-braves-teammates-part-i/ Hall of Fame Card Corner -

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00:46:09

Tim Flannery (#513)

1988 Topps ·

2025/10/16

Meet Flan, the coolest guy in the set. SABR Bio by Bob Webster - ⁠https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Tim-Flannery/⁠ Card 513 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/gamesandcards_87/item/1988-topps-513-tim-flannery_3057062488 Topps Blog - https://88topps.blogspot.com/2008/06/513-tim-flannery.htmlFlannery in 1984 NLCS - ⁠https://youtu.be/H5qOcuKn4oU?si=iOUFTnOhYlgeXg_d⁠ 1988 Fleer Surfboard card - ⁠https://baseballdimebox.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-gems-of-junk-wax-pt-51-1988-fleer.html⁠ Flannery as

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00:53:24

Keith Moreland (#416/72T)

1988 Topps ·

2025/09/29

The Eyes of Texas were upon him... and Steve Goodman thought he should keep his eyes on the ball. Card 416 on Beckett -https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-tiffany-416-keith-moreland_52217595Card 72T on ebay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/256599166743?chn=ps&mkevt=1&mkcid=28&google_free_listing_action=view_item&srsltid=AfmBOorX-wMs_y7VE54PdANUHAJtW5heoqxpLVAZqPyt4M3gHYLi7WkzXpEBrian Dayett’s RIP Baseball Obit -

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00:38:59

Brian Dayett (#136)

1988 Topps ·

2025/09/21

Clutch hitting defined: this guy hit two home runs the night he was supposed to be laid off, saving his job and probably 10 more years of solid Quad-A ball. Card 136 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-tiffany-136-brian-dayett_52217315Newsweek Obit - https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/former-yankees-cubs-outfielder-passes-away-2126503MILB interview with Brian - https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-17914562 Brian hits a double -

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00:46:30

Mike Boddicker (#725)

1988 Topps ·

2025/09/14

Counterintuitively, when Rod Carew says your pitching is "Little League Slop," it probably means you are doing something right. Card 725 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/ziggys_672/item/1988-topps-725-mike-boddicker_32570532SABR Bio by Bill Johnson https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Mike-Boddicker/ SABR Game story about Boddicker’s World Series win - https://sabr.org/gamesproj/game/october-12-1983-orioles-knot-world-series-on-mike-boddickers-gem/ Baseball Prospectus interview -

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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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