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This brookie combines brownie batter and chocolate chip cookie dough to create a decadent half brownie, half cookie bar that's fun and easy to make. Card 474 on Beckett SABR Bio by Pat Kilroy and Larry Hilliard Hall of Fame Card Corner 1980 Topps Rookie with no moustache Tom's SABR Best Game project Brookens plays catcher in 1985 "I'm pretty cool w…

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

“I don’t think [the 1988 Topps Podcast has] any weaknesses. Some people have God’s gift to [podcast], and I think [they] have it.” - Jack Clark, probably Card 100 on Beckett Card 397 on eBay Card 28T on Amazon SABR Bio by Dan Taylor Baseball Hall of Fame Card Corner 1981 Unibrow NLCS Homer Robbed by Eric Davis two days in a row Buy a "F the Dodgers…

After listening to this episode, you will definitely know who Von Hayes is. Card 215 on Beckett SABR Bio By Zac Petrillo "Dude, nobody knows who Von Hayes is" from It's Always SUnny in Philadelphia Catching up with Von in 2022 Von hits 2nd homer of 1st inning Von and his Santa friends Von Hayes, the band…

With the simple push of a button, the Brazilian judge magically turned one gold medal into two. Card #113T on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin BREAKING: Jay Baller relief appearance on WGN on June 17, 1986 BREAKING: Don Aase gives up big homer in 1989 Carl T Spague Ed hits huge World Series homer for the Jays Ed discusses the A's farm system in 2023…

First in our alphabet, first in our hearts, first in polished concrete. Card #467 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Straight-haired Don Angels Fight Song Don Aase at Halos Heaven Polished Concrete Wows Museum Goers!

Welcome to the 1988 Topps Podcast: Presidential Edition Card #76 on Beckett SABR Bio by Rory Costello 88 Topps Blog post MLB Story about the perfect game Video from el perfecto Story about his namesaked stadium Hall of Fame case made by his son!

This journeyman reliever tested 1980s Georgia labor laws as he worked for the minimum wage and made tips. Card 353 on Beckett Ed Olwine 21 Greatest Days Lil' Ole Wine Drinker Me by Dean Martin Sports Illustrated: "Working for peanuts" Atlanta Journal-Constitution: "When it comes to home sales, he's the perfect pitcher" Rudy Kurniawan, Ol Wine Swind…

This speedster from Alabama played 13 years in the bigs and had one of the best seasons at the plate in minor league baseball history. Stasera Mi Butto! Card #657 on Beckett White Sox Mascot History Stasera mi butto Best Reds Minor League Season of 1970s Grandma's Scorebook Gary Redus Gary Redus II, Secret Weapon HOF and MLB articles about the .462…

Tart - a - Bull. Tart - a - Bull. Say it like a toddler, and you can't help but smile. Card 724 on Beckett SABR Bio by Charles Faber NY Times: Danny meets his Grandpa Best Reds Minor League Season of the 1980s? Costanza giving Danny swing pointers George gets "the finger" Married With Children "A Man For No Seasons" Dumbest Fugitive Alive Stathead …

Some guys have all the luck, Some guys can only dream. Some guys get all the breaks, Some guys have a Dad who owns the team. Card #354 on Beckett Marc Sullivan SABR Bio John Lickert SABR Bio Haywood Sullivan SABR Bio Haywood Sullivan: Red Sox Controversial Figures SI Thirsty Article about Marc Marc Sullivan, RBI Baseball Legend Stathead: Worst Sing…

Saturday Night Live, April 17, 1976: Here’s how it works: Catch a bass, remove the hook, and drop the bass – that’s the whole bass – into the Super Bass-o-Matic ’76. [ drops the bass into the blender ] Now, adjust the control dial so that the bass is blended just the way you like it. [ turns blender on and grinds it to a pulp ] Yes, it’s that simpl…

It's me. Hi. I'm the podcast, it's me. (Bill's Version) Card 117T on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Lemoine SI Top Maine Athletes 1994 Chicago Tribune: Giants' Maine Man 538 article on younger siblings and their athletic prowess Stathead Search: 1990-1993 Best ERA, 500+ IP

SABR Board President Mark Armour joins the pod to talk about one of the best shortstops of the 1960s who then became an "old school" manager at age 36. Card #714 on Beckett SABR Bio by Mark Armour Become a ⁠SABR member⁠! Mark's website Intentional Balk: Baseball's Thin Line Between Innovation and Cheating Stathead Search: SS by WAR 1963-1970 1964 S…

Fun Fact: Tim Birtsas is taller than any candidate for the US Presidency in a general election. Card #501 on Beckett SABR Bio by Steve Friedman NY Times on the first Rickey trade Tim's return to Tiger Stadium Top trades in Reds History MLB list of every 4-strikeout inning ever Olde Mill Inn of Clarkston, MI…

This Mississippi native was a reliable backup for the Mets and Dodgers. But after Hurricane Katrina, he needed some backup of his own. Card 633 on Beckett SABR Bio by Leslie Heaphey Bio by Mark Stowers Video of Barry breaking John Tudor's leg Induction into Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame Follow-up: Stathead search of pitchers hitting first-inning …

This hard-throwing reliever went from the top of his game at age 31 to a violent death at age 35. The story behind Donnie Moore's downfall is far more complicated than just giving up a big home run. Card 471 on Beckett College football coverage from Lubbock for The Baylor Lariat "What Broke Donnie Moore?" on Deadspin "The Split" on Sports Illustrat…

"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

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 bobblehea…

He had the All-Star Rookie card, the nickname, the bat, and the confidence. Could he live up to the legacy of Fenway's left field legends? Card 493 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Wancho BoSox Injection: 10 Cards That Tell the Story of the Red Sox Game Story of Gator's Cycle Scoring controversy on the triple! Greenwell the race car driver Gator Mike's…

The Ultimate Ultimate Ultimate Ultimate Grand Slam is being down 3-0, bottom of the 9th, no team hits yet, bases loaded from 3 walks/errors, 3-2 count, double doink home run off the foul pole and the scoreboard. Card #265 on Beckett SABR Bio by Andrea Long Ultimate Slam article! Ultimate Slam radio call! Pancho Prin, "El Aguardiente" Antioqueño Agu…

Austin, Texas is famous for many things: live music, barbecue, bats, being weird, and Hit By Pitch king Don Baylor. Card 545 on Beckett Card 11T on eBay Card 545 Painted Cap SABR Bio by Tusa and Allen Willie Wells and the Lost History of Black Baseball in Austin "A Walk Through Don Baylor's Austin" by Eric Robinson And You Will Know Us By the Trail…

From the Google Reviews: "It's my favorite 'home away from home' place for pizza. I won't eat pizza from any other establishment! Love Shaners!!! Card 66 on Beckett Card 406 on Beckett "Racine" by Duvall 1987 Sports Illustrated article about Shane Review of Shaner's Pizza Shaner's Pizza Website Baseball Hall of Fame article about Shane…

This episode is as Chicago as a box full of sport peppers, deep dish pizza, House music, and bad Cubs general management decisions. Card 521 on Beckett SABR Bio by Tom Mank Chicago Magic Lounge The Magic of Paige Thompson Mascot Watch: Chairman Yam Southern Illinois University in 1970 Jim Dwyer Painted Cap World Series Home Run! Game 1, 1983…

“Where does he sleep, where does he vote? Where does he go back to every night to watch movies? It boils down to that. And if that is any place in Chicago for an extended period of time, then he's a resident.” -- Former Chicago Inspector General Joseph Ferguson Card 487 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Greatest 21 Days, Jim Pankovits Night Owl Ca…

We know Belgium has great waffles, chocolate, beer, and mussels. But did you know that it has baseball? Card #409 on ComC Follow-up: Scott Bankhead Gunslinger poster Joel McKeon's forkball Chicago Tribune story on Joel's illness AP story on Joel in Belgium

This unassuming Tar Heel spent 10 years in the majors and both played and coached for Team USA. An All-American card. Card 730 on Beckett SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Softbank Hawks mascot attacked! Appalachian State is HOT! HOT! HOT! Tony Rice, "Nine Pound Hammer" Scott Bankhead interview with USA Baseball…

This week, the pod takes an uncomfortably long look at this dreamy pitcher and learns why it's very hard to say "Piscataway" while wearing bowties and briefs. Card 417 on Beckett Brewers Numerical History: #34 Mark's story on My Central Jersey "The Rookie" on MLB "Chippendale's Audition" from SNL Ski New Jersey!…

Them's fightin' words. Card 330 on Beckett Stathead search: Best NL pitchers of 1989-1990 SABR Bio by Mike Huber SI: Billy's Biggest Brawl LA Times: Escape From New York Epic Padres/Braves fight on YouTube

Matt Flesch, director of the documentary "Last Comiskey," joins the show to talk about the reliever who saved everything in 1990 — except that historic ballpark. Card 613 on Beckett Watch "Last Comiskey" on YouTube Card 613 on 88 Topps Blog Follow-up: Pat Tabler MimsBandz Follow-up: Tommy Hutton's painted cap and suspicious moustache Bobby saves #5…

This backup infielder and long-time coach was only the second Japanese-American to play in MLB, paving the way for future greats. The extra "N" is for "Nice Glasses." Card 716 on Beckett SABR Bio by Rory Castello Feature on Lenn in Japan Ball ***CANDIDATE FOR BEST-LOOKING CARD OF THE 1980s*** 1981 Donruss Lenn Sakata Tippy Martinez picks off three …

Pop quiz: Who is the all-time leader in batting average with the bases loaded? Meet Mr. Clutch. Card 230 on Beckett Card 118T on Beckett SABR Bio by Harry Schoger In Stock: Steve Jeltz Fan Club T-Shirt Info about Jeltz Autographs! The weird Rick Resuchel trade, explained Stathead Search: 100+ AB w/ bases loaded Pat Tabler leaving SportsNet NSFW: Nu…

Like his mentors Quiz and Teke, this reliever had high integrity and a low release point. Card #378 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen 2023 Topps Series 1 on Forbes NY Times story on the Relief Room Wayne's World on YouTube Todd ejected after giving up slam

The song from 1968 is catchy, but it doesn't really make sense, as Interstate Highway I-5 was built in 1964, and anyone born and raised in San Jose would know that's how you get to Los Angeles, and back. Card #292 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Wancho Follow-up: How Unlucky Was Jose DeLeon? Dionne Warwick, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?" The Drake E…

You know the old cliche, "It's better to be lucky than good"? Is it true? And if so, then how do you explain Jose DeLeon's career? Card 634 on Beckett Card 34T on Beckett SABR Bio by Richard Cuicchi Was Jose Underrated? Jose on TWiB

This Puerto Rican phenom had fewer seasons in the majors (3) than the show 227 was on the air (5), and never met Jackeé, as far as we can tell from Baseball Reference. Card 227 on Beckett SABR Bio by Malcolm Allen Ed smack talking with the Yankees Correa article from 21 Days Follow-up: Joey Cora vs. Team USA Follow-up: Rick Reuschel Goes to Washing…

What could be more wholesome than a guy who bought his Mom two houses and now claims "Honorary Canadian" status? Card 565 on Beckett Lloyd's time in Medicine Hat Scout Talk! Wayne Morgan Lloyd's "Double Steal" article and video Lloyd in the Canadian Hall of Fame

This Bronx Bomber from Jersey was so powerful that SI compared him to the Babe. But it was one huge homer with the White Sox that earned our host's affection forever. Are you gonna finish that manicotti? Card 691 and 82T on Beckett Grant Brisbee's sonnet about Neil Allen "The Dan Pasqua Story" on Deadspin True crime updates! UPI stories 1 and 2 Sox…

This scrappy outfielder has a surname that means "last" in French, but for Cubs fans, it meant "fast." Also, what would make you hang up the phone on the President? Card #642 on 88 Topps Blog SABR Bio by John Racanelli Stay Home with SABR Video from 2021 with Dernier and Ryno 1984 NLCS Leadoff Homer Chicago Tribune article about the call from Ronni…

A majestic split-finger fastball and an epic beard took this closer all the way to Cooperstown. What fan wouldn't want a garden gnome in his likeness? Card #155 on Beckett SABR Bio by Norm King Signed Bruce Sutter Garden Gnome on eBay 1978 All-Star Game 1982 World Series, Game 7 Billy Bob Thornton recounts getting hit in the down belows by a Sutter…

Turns out, vertigo is a lot less fun than you would expect if your only experience with it was the 2005 Grammy-award-winning video by U2. Card #364 on the 1988 Topps Blog SABR Bio by Bill Nowlin Bob Costas calls Nick's 1985 grand slam Sports Illustrated article about Nick's attempt to return to baseball…

Is Bob Brower the inside-the-park grand slam of guys who work for sports agents? Card 252 on Beckett SABR Bio by John Burbridge Jr. Interview with Bob about his second career Story about Bob, the local hero

For 18 MLB seasons, this sure-handed shortstop had a knack for being in the right place at the right time. Card #726 on Beckett Card #43T on Isolated Cards SABR Bio by Justin Kreuger Profile of Alfredo on True Blue LA Weirdest strikeout ever? Good hands for a first base coach

This utility man lettered in two sports, played multiple positions, suited up for a dozen different teams, and even sold insurance on the side. But his most critical job may have been truth teller. Card 63T on Amazon Scotti Madision career at Vanderbilt Interview with Scotti by Minor League Baseball Scotti testifies during the Sackler trial "Little…

Probably the most wholesome, most straightforward episode we've done. Card #748 on Beckett Much better card, 1987 Topps #539 on Beckett SABR Bio by Matthew Perry Snoopy vs. The Red Baron A fun fact about Reid Nichols!

I mean, Rocky won three Academy Awards in 1977 and was nominated for seven others. I could just say the name "Adrian" in that voice and you'd immediately know which movie I'm talking about. Can you give even one famous line from anything in the Rambo series? It can't be done. Card 567 on Beckett Pete Rambo Harry Caray blown away by a Mike Diaz home…

Upon further study of the video, we see that Braggs' bat snaps upon contact with his enormous deltoids. Truly jacked. Card 263 on Beckett Card 639 on eBay The very spooky Pfister Hotel The "Fort Braggs" swing Ryan Fagan on Glenn's swing Glenn's catch saving a home run and the game in the 1990 NLCS Glenn's version of the Three-Man Lift…

This reclusive slugger let his bat—and two World Series rings—do the talking. And faced with the concept of 10¢ Beer Night, we can only wonder: How does someone carry 6 cups of beer back to their seat? Card 304 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Wancho ESPN story on 10¢ Beer Night George throws out Yount in Game 7 of the 1982 World Series Then bats in the …

Pick a number between 1 and 792, and we'll bring you a mascot fight. That's the 1988 Topps Podcast promise. Card 77 on Beckett Tom's weird 1982 uniform on Beckett Dunedin proununciation 77s: Do It For Love Tom hits 1990 game-winning homer Tom's bio in Hanshin Tigers English News Tom sings Tigers fight song Tsubakuro fights Fuu-San…

Pop quiz: Which pitcher had the highest WAR in the 1980s? The answer would be news to journalists of that era, who consistently overlooked this consistent favourite of Toronto fans. Card 775 on Beckett SABR Bio by Joe Cox Follow up: Phil Bradley crunching Buck Martinez's leg as he puts out two runners at the plate in the same play Dorktown Video ab…