1988 Topps

Juan Berenguer (#526)

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With the hottest fastball in the major leagues, Juan Berenguer was nicknamed "El Gasolino" and "Señor Smoke" by Minnesota Twins fans. But it was his trademark celebration move that won their hearts and earned him an epic homage video. 

Links:

  • The Berenguer Boogie
  • Link to card on Beckett
  • Hall of Famer Wade Boggs comments on Berenguer's fastball
  • Post-1987 ALCS look that inspired the Boogie
  • The Metrodome ALCS Celebration - Short version and long version starting with Juan’s intro!
  • Tevin Campbell "Round and Round" (Link to Spotify—Prince co-wrote and obviously did background vocals and probably all of the instruments)
  • The 1986 LA Rams want you to Ram It!
  • Anfield Rap in which a guy attempts to rhyme "hard as hell" with "Arsenal."
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