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.
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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
1988 Topps
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