1988 Topps

Pope Hat Night August 2026

It was a mitre fine night at the ballpark. https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7507490/2026/08/12/pope-hat-night-chicago-white-sox-sellout/ https://www.ncronline.org/news/

Steve Peters (#84T)

Saving games and saving lives. Card 84T on ebay: https://ebay.io/m/wA7uER Oklahoman story about Steve’s Twins: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/sports/columns/berry-tra

Greg Gagne (#343)

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 Pro

Frank Williams (#773)

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:

Pittsburgh Visit July 2026

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

Robbie Wine (#119)

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

Joaquin Andujar (#47)

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

Scott Fletcher (#345)

Spot Fetcher is a great dog name, right up there with Cookie Rojas and Moose Haas. Card 345 on Sports Cards Pro: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1988

Vicente Palacios (#322)

This journeyman pitcher played for at least 15 teams, and that was just in the summer! Card 322 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/aOEolb Hall of Fame Card Corner: https://bas

Lance Parrish (#95/669)

He's the catcher to call when trouble's near! Card 95 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/idD12W Card 669 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/4HV7QD SABR bio by Mike Lassman: https://sa

Kal Daniels (#622)

We have forgotten to reference the poem about the plums that were in the icebox Forgive me they were delicious so sweet and so cold and good for throwing Card 622

Walt Weiss (#126T)

Face it, anyone can look scrawny next to the forearms of the Bash Brothers. Card 126T on Beckett: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/1988/topps-traded/126t-walt-weiss-xrc

Ed Lynch (#336)

Welcome to Season 7 of the 1988 Topps Podcast! This week, a pitcher and GM who didn't have many strikeouts, but did have a number of punch outs. Card 336 on ebay: htt

Henry Cotto (#766/31T)

No "Looking good, Mr. Kotter" jokes were harmed in the making of this podcast. Card 766: https://ebay.us/m/DWyMm8 Traded Card 31T: https://www.beckett.com/baseball/198

Bob Kipper (#723)

The card that is the most explicit ad for undergarments in the 1988 Topps set. Card 723 on Beckett -  https://marketplace.beckett.com/bakersfield_636/item/1988-topps-7

Al Nipper (#376/75T)

If you have evidence that Tom Sandoval tried to inspire his high school classmates to victory by telling them to "Win one for the Nipper," please contact us immediately.

Ross Jones (#169)

For this Florida native, 100% of his career hits as a Met were game-winning doubles with 9-year-old Mark Simon in the stands. Mark joins the pod to tell us the story!  C

Juan Samuel (#398/705)

The 1980's were a big time for guys with 2 first names: Elton John, Billy Joel, Juan Samuel? Card 398 on eBay - https://www.ebay.com/itm/286511994193 Card 705 on Fanat

Ted Wood (#130T)

This Team USA standout won a gold medal, played baseball in five countries, married a cheerleader, and became a stock broker. No chagrin to be found. Card #130T on ebay

Rick Manning (#441)

CAUTION: Sliding headfirst can lead to broken bones ... and marriages?? Card 441 on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/1988-Topps-Baseball-Card-Manning/dp/B00JE215JA SABR