1988 Topps

Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
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1988 Topps

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.

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Guy Hoffman (#496)

    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

    44 min

  2. 17 FEB

    Dave Palmer (#732/79T)

    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

    45 min

  3. 10 FEB

    Buddy Bell (#130/13T)

    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 * Stathead Search:Top WAR not in Hall of Fame

    42 min

  4. 29 JAN

    Mike Marshall (#249)

    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

    51 min

  5. 19 JAN

    Steve Farr (#222)

    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 WAR - (90+% of games as Reliever)

    48 min

  6. 13 JAN

    Ray Searage (#788)

    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

    37 min

  7. 5 JAN

    Gary Roenicke (#523)

    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

    38 min

  8. 29/12/2024

    Chet Lemon (#366)

    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

    51 min
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About

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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  • Creator
    Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    217
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
  • Show Website
    1988 Topps

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