1988 Topps Podcast
1) Greg Harris (#369)
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/i...Show More
2) Mark Langston (#80)
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 un...Show More
3) John Cangelosi (#506)
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...Show More
4) Rick Cerone (#561/27T)
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-5...Show More
5) Rick Mahler (#706)
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...Show More
6) Tim Flannery (#513)
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-...Show More
7) Keith Moreland (#416/72T)
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...Show More
8) Brian Dayett (#136)
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.b...Show More
9) Mike Boddicker (#725)
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/19...Show More
10) Bob Knepper (#151)
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-t...Show More