1988 Topps

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.

1988 Topps is a sports podcast hosted by Matt Kuzma and David McEllis, with 273 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Matt Kuzma and David McEllis hosts 1988 Topps, a sports show with 273 episodes published.

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  Episode #273

  Greg Gagne (#343)

  Aug 18, 202656 minS7

  While shortstop Greg Gagne did not receive any National Baseball Hall of Fame votes after his solid career, wrestler Greg Gagne was inducted into the Tragos and Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2024. Card 343 on SportsCardsPro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/greg-gagne-343 Greg with the Dodgers Story: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-03-05-sp-43214-story.html It’s Great to Be Alive video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qqs4DeOn4-Y Frank and Moon Zappa on Letterman: https://youtu.be/ijg2_vVyu0Q?si=FEPTxca9H8YpMPgj&t=336 Valley Girl - Frank Zappa: https://youtu.be/R5Q1yVLSR3I?si=DMCFCxC3tdUgrHq8 Worst Stolen Base % since 1961: https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/Ck053 2 Inside the Parkers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I76wIWY1Tyc Greg’s RBI, World Series Game 7 1987: https://www.mlb.com/video/twins-take-the-lead-in-6th-c523496283?partnerId=web_multimedia-search_video-share Wrestle Rock Rumble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY2sc9-4ANg 1991 World Series Game 1 Homer: https://www.mlb.com/video/gagne-and-hrbek-s-game-1-homers-c2522570683 Breaks up a Perfecto: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19FwQPLyJ9/

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  Episode #272

  Frank Williams (#773)

  Aug 9, 202650 minS7

  This side-armer was #2 among non-closing relievers (400+ IP) in the 1980s until a car accident changed his life. Wear your seatbelt, folks. Card 773 on SportsCards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988-topps/frank-williams-773 88 Topps Blog: https://88topps.blogspot.com/2008/09/773-frank-williams.html Tom Hawthorn blog about Frank: https://tomhawthorn.blogspot.com/2009/01/frank-williams-baseball-pitcher-1958.html Google Groups discussion of Frank: https://groups.google.com/g/alt.obituaries/c/FBEpKUZ72pg?pli=1 First Nations article about Frank: https://windspea https://groups.google.com/g/alt.obituaries/c/FBEpKUZ72pg?pli=1 ker.com/news/footprints/frank-williams-major-league-pitcher-reached-the-heights-and-the-depths Story about Frank’s only start: https://www.upi.com/Archives/1984/05/06/Rookie-Frank-Williams-tossed-a-two-hit-complete-game-shutout-and/3632452664000/ Frank’s other cards showing his motion: https://www.comc.com/Players/Baseball/Frank_Williams/c6137/Cards/ Stathead search of non-closers in the 80s: https://www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tiny/SBOg3

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  Episode #271

  Pittsburgh Visit July 2026

  Aug 1, 202631 minS7

  Your hosts drive to Pittsburgh to watch a baseball game, see the sights, and eat way too many pierogi. Featuring Tim from Pittsburgh Sports Memories and Justin (and son) from 1986-92 Pirates! Pittsburgh Sports Memories podcast: https://pittsburghsportsmemories.weebly.com/ Justin’s 1986-92 Pirates instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1992pirates/ Max’s Allegheny Tavern: https://maxsalleghenytavern.com/index.html Allegheny City Brewing: https://www.alleghenycitybrewing.com/ Primanti Brothers: https://primantibros.com/ The Point State Park history: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks/find-a-park/point-state-park/history Andy Warhol Museum: https://www.warhol.org/

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  Episode #270

  Robbie Wine (#119)

  Jul 29, 202628 minS7

  Note: An entire minute of audio related to the proper pronunciation of Worcester, Pennsylvania was deleted in the editing of this podcast. You're welcome. Card #119 on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps/119-robbie-wine-3914575 Greatest 21 Days post: https://www.greatest21days.com/2014/04/robbie-wine-lucky-enough-1295.html Penn State Bio: https://gopsusports.com/staff/robbie-wine Robbie inducted into PA Sports Hall: https://www.timesherald.com/2013/09/22/robbie-wine-reflects-on-life-in-baseball-induction-into-pa-sports-hall-of-fame/ DBat Amarillo: https://www.dbatamarillo.com/ Scout and GM Al Rosen in a Miller Lite Commercial: https://youtu.be/GBQ5LjHWMXM?si=KN2HRP5j7uQEVEc7

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  Episode #269

  Joaquin Andujar (#47)

  Jul 19, 202652 minS7

  Hot dog! This pitcher from the DR had All-Star stuff, but also got ejected from a World Series game. Card 47 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JJYNJI8 RetroSimba about Joaquin and Whitey: https://retrosimba.com/2019/05/13/whitey-herzog-made-pitch-for-prodigal-son-joaquin-andujar/ SABR bio by Malcolm Allen: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/joaquin-andujar/ RetroSimba about Joaquin and Hub: https://retrosimba.com/2015/09/17/how-hub-kittle-got-joaquin-andujar-to-cardinals/ Defector article about Starter jackets: https://defector.com/the-rise-and-fall-of-starter-the-coolest-company-on-earth Joaquin in the 1979 All Star Game: https://youtu.be/OMJK6CA6G3Y?si=QU7_fUA2ZuzJFXb8&t=4066 1982 World Series Game 3 injury: https://youtu.be/zqctfh4zBiM?si=K5N9qdfZixMQoDgk&t=7323 Joaquin’s warmup in 1982 World Series Game 7: https://youtu.be/veJj5iI4TM8?si=0Psxqtei3BfrMcF2&t=654 Joaquin vs Gantner: https://youtu.be/NSt-8-6iUZw?si=cn-UrCJnTcoi7DpJ&t=122 Joaquin hits a grand slam: https://www.mlb.com/video/andujar-s-grand-slam?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share Andujar vs Krukow: https://youtu.be/6w_qtEPt92k?si=WbP4kUmfiLNZJ0T4 Joaquin gets tossed from 1985 World Series: https://youtu.be/3LBpIjqR-dQ?si=2eCr9YbM0gTa8vS3&t=8274

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