1988 Topps Podcast
1) 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
2) Bonus Episode from Oracle Park
Jeff from Two Strike Noise joins David for a Giants game and a pack of legends. Two Strike Noise - https://twostrikenoise.podbean.com
3) Nelson Santovenia (#102T)
A card so great, we just had to sing about it.Card 102T on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/threestarssportscards_925/item/1988-topps-traded-102t-nelson-santovenia_67275693Kenny Williams an...Show More
4) Jim Presley (#285)
If there are three true outcomes in baseball, this Mariners bomber had two of them (the HRs and Ks) nailed.Card 285 on Beckett - https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-285-jim-presley_53...Show More
5) Ken Williams (#559)
Inside: Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2005 World Series-winning Chicago White Sox. RIP Bobby JenksCard 559 on Becketthttps://marketplace.beckett.com/baseballcardconnection_794/item/1988...Show More
6) Felix Fermin (#547)
Before this defensive specialist became a legendary manager in the Dominican League, he was almost a landmark trade in Yankees' history.Card 547 on Beckett - https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topp...Show More
7) Don Mattingly (#2/300/386)
Plain and simple, he had the best-known name, face, and sideburns of 1980s baseball and baseball cards. Base card #300https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-300-don-mattingly_53873452Rec...Show More
8) Moose Haas (#606)
Of all the celebrities named Moose, the most famous is probably the actor / Jack Russell Terrier who played Eddie on Frasier. RIPCard #606 on Becketthttps://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topp...Show More
9) Charlie O'Brien (#566)
Little known fact: Tina Turner originally wanted to write a song called "Personal Catcher" about backups who create that trusted relationship with ace pitchers, but she couldn't get the lyrics to fit ...Show More
10) Gene Garber (#597)
Welcome to Season 6 of the 1988 Topps Podcast!In 1932, Australian farms were threatened by an increase in the population of the emu, a large flightless bird. The Australian military tried to cull the ...Show More