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- Episode 20, Ahhh the People You'll Meet Through a Pack of '86 Topps
Host Matt Sammon talks with Brad Balukjian, who is writing a book on the 14 random players pulled from a pack of 1986 Topps. How did he get the idea to chase down these players to see what they're up to 30 years later? Plus your comments!
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33 min - Episode 19, Jack Morris is a Hall of Famer, even if '86 Topps Isn't.
Host Matt Sammon discusses the memorable but not great '86 Topps set, and states his case for Jack Morris (#270) to be in the Hall of Fame.
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34 min - Episode 18, Hendu is Looking at You! The Brilliant '86 Fleer set, and the Almost Superstardom of Dave Henderson
Host Matt Sammon discusses the beauty of the '86 Fleer set, the almost superstardom of Dave Henderson, and your questions and comments!
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31 min - Episode 17, Trade You a Hubie Brooks for a Gary Carter? It's the Sharp '86 Donruss!
Host Matt Sammon discusses the "sharp" and underrated '86 Donruss set, the lengthy but unfortunate career of Hubie Brooks, and plenty of listener reaction from the past week.
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36 min - Episode 16, Airbrush Me! Chris Speier on the Move With the Funky '85 Topps
Host Matt Sammon discusses random pull (#577) Chris Speier and the quirky but cool '85 Topps set.
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32 min - Episode 15, Powder Blue and Gray. It's 1985 Fleer and random pull (#115) Lloyd Moseby!
Host Matt Sammon looks at the "sharp" 1985 Fleer set, and the underrated Lloyd Moseby and the '85 Jays.
31 min - Episode 14 , Can We Get an Amen? It's Doug Loman and '85 Donruss
Host Matt Sammon discusses the striking 1985 Donruss set, and the inspiring story of Doug Loman-- failed ballplayer, man of God.
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30 min - Episode #13, It's Hip to be Square with '84 Topps and Cub-Buster Andy Hawkins
Host Matt Sammon discusses the popular '84 Topps set, and the awkward career of Andy Hawkins. Plus some of the worst trades our listeners made, with a confession by Matt about a missed chance for '75 Topps cards.
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31 min - Episode #12, Ed Romero-- Damn Glad to Be in the '84 Fleer Set
Host Matt Sammon takes a look at the impressive '84 Fleer set, and the random pull (#212) Ed Romero, the ultimate utility man whose son has found a gem for the Red Sox.
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26 min - Episode #11-- '84 Donruss: Leaving a Longer Legend Than Ron Kittle
Host Matt Sammon just happens to pull a Ron Kittle! While Kittle fell short of expectations, '84 Donruss certainly did not.
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About Wax Ecstatic
From the publisher's feed
Have you rediscovered your childhood baseball cards, or do you have that "90s nostalgia" itch you've been looking to scratch? Come take a trip down memory lane as we take a second look at some famous (and not so famous) baseball cards from the 1990s all the way back through the 1950s. Wax Ecstatic is hosted by long-time collector Matt Sammon, who always has a fun look back at some of that classic cardboard in your collection!