Jeff from Two Strike Noise joins David for a Giants game and a pack of legends.

Two Strike Noise - https://twostrikenoise.podbean.com

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_67275693⁠

Kenny Williams and Jerry Krause - https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/how-jerry-krause-before-he-built-a-dynasty-with-michael-jordan-was-shaped-by-his-time-in-baseball/

Nelson and Bill and Ted - https://ultimateclassicrock.com/nelson-bill-and-ted/

Miami Hidden Ball Trick - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j45ztPQ6i2I⁠

Article about the Grand Illusion - ⁠https://miamihurricanes.com/news/2007/04/13/205542924-2/⁠

Canadian Baseball Network (behind paywall) - https://www.canadianbaseballnetwork.com/canadian-baseball-network-articles/2015/5/7/santovenia-hopes-to-make-mo-town

Nelson's Coaching Bio

https://mdcathletics.com/information/directory/bios/Nelson_Santobenia

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_53873437

• Escambia Mascot Riots in 1976 New York Times -

  https://www.nytimes.com/1976/03/07/archives/racial-animosity-turns-to-violence-in-pensacola-fla-on-issue-of.html

• Opening Day Walk Off Grand Slam -

  https://youtu.be/b34n3DBbiIg?si=rFPrEBtb43HJ_O6g

• 2nd Walk off Grand Slam -

  https://www.mlb.com/video/presley-s-walk-off-slam-in-11th-c1709636783

• 2016 Interview with Jim -

  https://www.kvue.com/article/sports/one-on-one-with-express-coach-jim-presley/269-270797388

Inside: Everything you ever wanted to know about the 2005 World Series-winning Chicago White Sox. RIP Bobby Jenks

Card 559 on Beckett

https://marketplace.beckett.com/baseballcardconnection_794/item/1988-topps-559-ken-williams-rc_34326910

1988 Topps in Sports Illustrated

https://www.si.com/collectibles/the-five-essential-baseball-cards-of-1988-topps

Leadbelly in Lincoln, NE

https://getleaded.com/

SABR Bio by Bill Pruden

https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ken-williams/

SABR Bio of the other Ken Williams by Joseph Wancho with poem

https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ken-williams-2/

Base path antics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SInxwZTZp8&t=1s

2005 ALCS dropped third strike?

https://youtu.be/9Tn5CQ9vyYQ?si=fRkkNbwQcxAPRkgi

Williams on race and racism in America in 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-U9nJ7S9KeI

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/topps/547-felix-fermin-3915004

Baseball Hall Card Corner - https://baseballhall.org/discover/cardcorner-1988-topps-felix-fermin

Pablo Cruz and the death of Alfredo Edmead - https://www.si.com/mlb/2021/06/18/alfredo-edmead-jr-pablo-cruz-life-after-death-daily-cover

Mariano for Felix Fermin? https://www.mlb.com/news/mariano-rivera-almost-got-traded-to-mariners

Felix makes a sweet double play - https://youtu.be/AjGcyaQ3N0o?si=MBhrvVJzDfk7ChzH

Felix shows great range - https://youtu.be/nqelGxZjj_8?si=7J_i2gKdVtePp05J

Plain and simple, he had the best-known name, face, and sideburns of 1980s baseball and baseball cards.

Base card #300

https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-300-don-mattingly_53873452

Record Breakers #2

https://marketplace.beckett.com/cardgallery_900/item/1988-topps-2-don-mattingly-rb_62538603

All Star #386 on eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/225908282343

World of Baseball Don Mattingly - https://baseballcards.substack.com/p/1988-topps-world-of-baseball-don

SABR Bio by James Lincoln Ray - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/Don-Mattingly/

Don’s HOF Case at MLB https://www.mlb.com/news/don-mattingly-hall-of-fame-case

Don’s 1987 Topps Birthday Mystery - https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29043681/cracking-birthday-mystery-don-mattingly-1987-topps-baseball-card

Don talks about the Hit Man poster - https://youtu.be/1iRtD14A9Io?si=dMwC5kZb8426ZaCu

Don and Niekro in a New Coke Ad - https://youtu.be/OxjZfs3OUmM?si=4jnF0NzCM_l7QTHq

1989 SI Article - https://vault.si.com/vault/1989/02/06/the-hit-man-hits-back-after-his-most-trying-year-as-a-yankee-don-mattingly-is-now-back-home-in-indiana-preparing-to-attack-the-upcoming-season

1995 ALDS Home Run - https://youtu.be/LrAU5Kxnr04?si=6MzcQxKMzuh-7McZ

Of all the celebrities named Moose, the most famous is probably the actor / Jack Russell Terrier who played Eddie on Frasier. RIP

Card #606 on Beckett

https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/1082/1988-topps-tiffany-606-moose-haas_66153931

SABR Bio by Dennis Degenhardt - https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/moose-haas/

Hall of Fame Card Corner 1981 Moose Haas - https://baseballhall.org/discover/CardCorner-1981-Topps-Moose-Haas

1985 UPI Article about Moose- https://www.upi.com/Archives/1985/07/01/Off-the-field-Bryan-Edmond-Moose-Haas-is-a/1092489038400/

Game Used Jersey - https://www.memorabilia.expert/shop/1987-moose-haas-game-worn-as-jersey/

1982 ALCS Don Baylor Grand Slam - https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1aAj8BTcqJ/

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 her melody. She went with "Private Dancer" instead, and the rest is history.

Card 566 on Beckett

https://marketplace.beckett.com/item/900/1988-topps-566-charlie-obrien-rc_27922483

Charlie’s Sabr Bio by Steve West https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/charlie-obrien/

Brian Boru

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_Boru

Charlie’s SI Cover https://www.autographwarehouse.com/images/products/detail/CharlieOBrienSI.JPG

Charlie Keeps his career alive at SI https://vault.si.com/vault/1999/04/26/catch-as-catch-can-the-angels-charlie-obrien-uses-all-his-tricks-to-keep-his-career-alive

Charlie’s Book at Texas A&M Press https://www.tamupress.com/book/9781623492922/the-cy-young-catcher/

Popular Mechanics story about Charlie’s mask https://www.popularmechanics.com/adventure/sports/a236/1283166/

Puck Junk the evolution of Baseball goalie masks ​​https://puckjunk.com/2018/03/29/the-evolution-of-baseballs-goalie-mask/

1995 NLCS Homer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyiGRE7eRRs