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Author: Matt Kuzma and David McEllis

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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 [email protected].
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Tettleton, the best name for a power-hitting tea salesman since Chester Chamomile. Card 143 on Fanatics Collecthttps://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/e57099a5-ba15-4302-98e5-2f873da6e69fCard 120T on Fanatics Collecthttps://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/a1485f4a-750a-462a-8102-2e68bd26ab0e1981 Dwight Evans: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1981-topps/dwight-evans-2751982 Dwight Evans: https://www.sportscardspro.com/game/baseball-cards-1982-topps/dwight-evans-355 Where did the Mickey’s come from: https://bsky.app/profile/baumann.bsky.social/post/3lqsxbmy4xs2t David Laurila interview: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/a-conversation-with-80s-90s-slugger-mickey-tettleton/OK State Article: https://okstate.com/news/2014/12/1/Mickey_Froot_Loops_TettletonQ & A with Mickey: https://www.ocolly.com/sports/q-a-former-osu-baseball-player-mickey-tettleton-talks-being-scared-to-death-during-mlb/article_eaba321e-0f97-11ee-a31b-7b446af94fe1.htmlVin introduces Mickey: https://youtu.be/g8SErfKgyFo?si=KqrQVhyf-EsW5xfw&t=9852Sylvia talks about Froot Loops: https://youtu.be/bm--4pkKJ9o?si=wCz9ulMu0-L9FMmP&t=23Maya Angelou for Froot Loops: https://youtu.be/_tBoYDPOO90Mickey puts one out of Camden: https://www.mlb.com/video/tettleton-smacks-homer-to-right-c20049421?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-shareSlo-Mo of Mickey’s stance: https://youtu.be/UB5qeqgx9FY?si=YqHtGr929kCKfIcd
Dwight Evans (#470)

Dwight Evans (#470)

2026-09-2142:43

Did Evans have the most home runs in the AL in the 1980s? Do bears bear? Do bees be? Do Deweys dew? Card 470 on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/57f33990-dd56-40e5-96b2-fe5bd767a4dfSABR Bio by Bill Nowlin: https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Dwight-Evans/ Old School Comiskey hat vendor: https://baseballegg.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/comiskey-park-chicago-1986.jpgDewey Interview: https://youtu.be/UXZZK3ni_rY?si=dZpOi-jVe3dgmoDl&t=451975 World Series Homer: https://www.mlb.com/video/evans-game-tying-homer-c31146833?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-shareGreat World Series catch for double play: https://www.mlb.com/video/evans-game-saving-catch-c25572383?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-shareSeason opening homer in 1986: https://www.mlb.com/video/evans-goes-deep-on-opening-day-c63708283?partnerId=web_video-playback-page_video-share Joe Posnanski makes the HOF case: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2311881/2021/01/13/hall-of-fame-outsiders-dwight-evans/Analysts compare Dwight and RIce: https://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2009/07/please_know_thi.php
Mark Marquess (#65T)

Mark Marquess (#65T)

2026-09-1433:44

There are the Queensbury Rules and the Vanderpump Rules, but the Marquess of Stanford Rules are 1. Coffee and 2. Red Meat.Card #65T on Fanatics Collect - https://www.fanaticscollect.com/buy-now/37dada08-fb5a-4bf5-a188-c110758ba037/1988-topps-traded-65t-mark-marquess-oly-co?USA Statement upon Mark’s death:  https://www.usabaseball.com/news/usa-baseball-mourns-the-loss-of-former-president-mark-marquessStanford story about Marquess’ Legacy: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/02/mark-marquess-baseball-legacyABCA Hall of Fame: https://www.abca.org/ABCA/ABCA/Awards/Hall-of-Fame/Hall-of-Fame-Inductee.aspx?Ordinal=172National Baseball Congress story: https://nbcbaseball.com/mark-marquess/MLB Obituary: https://www.mlb.com/news/mark-marquess-legendary-stanford-baseball-coach-dies-at-78ABCA Interview: https://www.abca.org/magazine/magazine/2018-1-January_February/Cover_Interview_Mark_Marquess.aspx1987 CWS Walk off Grand Slam: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=325811103741100 1988 CWS Final full game: https://youtu.be/cIGMrK_d3nI?si=mZgc0zRAjd2ZRcpK&t=8859
Chuck Jackson (#94)

Chuck Jackson (#94)

2026-09-0727:01

I'm sorry Chuck Jackson (woooooo) I am for realNever meant to say "don't know that guy" Your card 94 looks super flyI'm sorry Chuck Jackson (wooooo) I am for realSorry you got stuck in Triple AYou deserve your big league shot todayCard #94 on eBay: https://ebay.io/m/lkezIkGreatest 21 Days Chuck Jackson: https://www.greatest21days.com/2026/07/chuck-jackson-played-multiple-positions.htmlFacebook post from Ingraham High: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2205378300/posts/10163630194748301/Reggie Waller LA Times: https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-02-11-sp-1532-story.htmlReggie Waller Jr. video on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1A3YLug1tG/
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/pope-leos-chicago-white-sox-pitches-papal-pride-peace-40000-pope-hats
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