Jeff Stone (#154)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
1w ago
This outfielder stole a record 123 bases in a single season in the minors, but in the majors he had trouble getting up to speed. Card 154 on Beckett SABR Bio by David E. Skelton Blue Jays vs. Red Sox, Sept. 28, 1990 on YouTube "Field of Broken Dreams" by Andrew Miller ..read more
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John Mitchell (#207)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
1w ago
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 ..read more
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Dale Sveum (#592)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
3w ago
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 ..read more
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Rafael Belliard (#221)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
3w ago
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 ..read more
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Joe Price (#786)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
3w ago
This no-nonsense lefty spent 11 years in MLB and now lives on a 60-foot boat. What more is there to say? Card 786 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Follow-up: Ron Guidry the drummer Santee, CA Stathead search: Joe Price opponent breakdown Joe teaches appropriate pitching fundamental: be square Joe and Jim Leyritz against Angioma ..read more
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Mike Kingery (#532)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
3w ago
This Minnesota journeyman moved 52 times in his 17-year baseball career, but as long as he found a spot in the outfield, he felt at home. Card 532 on Beckett Three Rivers Stadium menu SABR Bio by Doug Ernst Greatest 21 Days - Mike Kingery The Kingery Family Solid Foundation Baseball School ..read more
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Joe Slusarski (#109T)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
3w ago
"I am glad to hear of their coming, but they will have to wait a few minutes till I get my turn at bat." - Abraham Lincoln Card #109T on Beckett SABR Bio by Rory Costello Joe makes the Springfield Sports Hall of Fame Abraham Lincoln's farewell address to Springfield ..read more
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Glenn Hubbard (#325/53T)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
3w ago
This hard-working second baseman didn't steal the hearts of Braves fans—he struck, squeezed, and subdued them, then swallowed them whole. Card 325 on Beckett Card 53T on eBay SABR Bio by Peter Gerken 1983 All-Star Game as the Bearded Wonder 1984 Fleer ⁠Masterpiece⁠ 1987 unlucky break Stathead Search: 1980s 2B by WAR Epic Lexington Legends bobblehead ..read more
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Jim Abbott (#1T)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
1M ago
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 Fella ..read more
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Mike Flanagan (#623)
1988 Topps
by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis
1M ago
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 ..read more
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