1988 Topps

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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. −22 h

    Kal Daniels (#622)

    We have forgotten to reference the poem about the plums that were in the icebox Forgive me they were delicious so sweet and so cold and good for throwing Card 622 on Beckett: https://marketplace.beckett.com/tripleplaysportscards_764/item/1988-topps-622-kal-daniels_49852943 SABR 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: https://www.mlb.com/news/kal-daniels-reds-cult-hero  Kal fielding blooper: https://youtu.be/6unKL_3_Azc?si=GXjOoOH2AmutYiHV Kal blast off Orel Hershiser: https://youtu.be/tM128HpYaJ4?si=131pK9WcrRFdk-0D  Kal’s 1990 season review: https://youtu.be/yhSmfWtc-Bc?si=oqbSbJpmemI_dhAX Most seasons 25 homers 150 OPS+, >450 ABs: https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/8Ii5j

    46 min

  2. 1 juni

    Walt Weiss (#126T)

    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-3916218 Card 263 Big on ebay: https://ebay.us/m/diQDu8 Henry 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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cjSk385Iww  1989 World Series homer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epIn_Oa8c9g  1990 Walt is taken out: https://youtu.be/cGh6TExbYjs?si=gjz9QbsSyiH-WK4_&t=10682 1998 All Star Game story: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jul-08-sp-1857-story.html  Walt takedown of Jorge Soler: https://youtu.be/xb-LcvtyAd0?si=mDKP3ZWmu0lavPQD&t=133

    39 min

  3. 24 maj

    Ed Lynch (#336)

    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/354828366005 SABR 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=4222 Lynch vs Mariano Duncan: https://youtu.be/VFwrYtuFMjA?si=d7ce1OdxvRoBCdIZ&t=6494 Ed’s Real Estate business: https://keyselectrealestate.com/agents/ed-lynch  Ed’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Surfing_Baseball_with_Ed_Lynch/videos

    37 min

  4. 16 maj

    Henry Cotto (#766/31T)

    No "Looking good, Mr. Kotter" jokes were harmed in the making of this podcast. Card 766: https://ebay.us/m/DWyMm8 Traded Card 31T: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/31t-henry-cotto-3916123 Nipper 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: https://www.facebook.com/reel/803442264937951  Henry Cotto at Beisbol 101: https://beisbol101.com/henry-cotto-caguas-criollos-cubs-yankees-mariners-marlins-and-yomiuri-giants-part-iii/ Hall of Fame Card Corner: https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1989-topps-henry-cotto Cotto talks to MILB: https://www.milb.com/news/gcs-460370

    31 min

  5. 10 maj

    Bob Kipper (#723)

    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_88993334 SABR 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 - https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nba/2026/04/23/charles-barkley-michael-jordan-break-silence-rift-vince-coleman/89754657007/   Wayne’s World filming locations - https://movie-locations.com/movies/w/Waynes-World.php  Bob vs Daryl - https://www.instagram.com/reels/DVCHrPKEhod/  Kipper Facts from 1992 Pirates - https://bsky.app/profile/1992pirates.bsky.social/post/3lcv4ozhhoc2g

    42 min

  6. 26 apr.

    Al Nipper (#376/75T)

    If you have evidence that Tom Sandoval tried to inspire his high school classmates to victory by telling them to "Win one for the Nipper," please contact us immediately. Card 326 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/southpawcards_272/item/1988-topps-326-al-nipper_87706900 Card 75T on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/205293191459 SABR Bio by Gregory Wolf - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/al-nipper/  Thoracic Outlet Syndrome - https://www.mlb.com/news/thoracic-outlet-syndrome-facts-causes-symptoms-recovery-time Al throws at Phil Bradley - https://youtu.be/9fJyOGF6KhA?si=WraPdYa8_T1geE2U  Al throws at Daryl Strawberry - https://www.reddit.com/r/mets/comments/1rtj03s/on_this_day_march_14_1987_darryl_strawberry/  Al in the Missouri Sports Hall - https://mosportshalloffame.com/inductees/al-nipper/

    38 min

  7. 19 apr.

    Ross Jones (#169)

    For this Florida native, 100% of his career hits as a Met were game-winning doubles with 9-year-old Mark Simon in the stands. Mark joins the pod to tell us the story!  Card 169 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1394/1988-topps-tiffany-169-ross-jones_96618635 88 Topps Blog - https://88topps.blogspot.com/2008/02/169-ross-jones.html Mark Simon’s Journalism Salute Podcast - https://marksimonsports.com/journalism-podcast/ Mark’s 1986 Mets Rewatch newsletter - https://1986-mets-rewatch.beehiiv.com/  Rising Apple interview - https://risingapple.com/2021/10/30/ny-mets-ross-jones-exciting-time/ Ross Jones IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0429182/

    29 min

  8. 6 apr.

    Juan Samuel (#398/705)

    The 1980's were a big time for guys with 2 first names: Elton John, Billy Joel, Juan Samuel? Card 398 on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/286511994193 Card 705 on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/4f356043-1344-4d98-99af-0056e04ae582 Hall of Fame Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/card-corner/1988-fleer-juan-samuel SABR Bio by Thomas J Brown Jr. - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/juan-samuel  Baseball Card Snark on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baseball.card.snark/  Harry Kalas narrating Juan’s Highlights - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1171137844119983 1984-87 2B WAR leaders - https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/AoaDi  1989 NY Times article about Juan - https://www.nytimes.com/1989/08/15/sports/samuel-is-making-an-impact.html  Juan Interviewed on the Dirt Podcast - https://youtu.be/8a4MHn8dhNM?si=9XCLe9QeCUNkjMx6

    39 min
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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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  • Skapad av
    Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
  • Aktiva år
    2020 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    265
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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    1988 Topps

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