Parker Brothers Talking Starting Lineup

 In the 1980's the Parker Brothers company was merged with Kenner to become one company. Parker Brothers released two electronic games under the 'Starting Lineup' guise in late '80's, but they have no direct association with the 'Starting Lineup' figures later released by Kenner.
 

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1988 Talking Baseball Game

1989 Talking Football Game

Talking Baseball Team Cartridges

1988 SLU Talking Baseball

 

 1988 Talking Baseball game released by Parker Brothers. The game includes an electric baseball game and 40 baseball cards. The technology was pretty much outdated by the time the product was released, and with an original price point of $50 it did not sell very well. It's best remembered today for the baseball cards it includes. The set contains 20 American League players and 20 National League Players.  

 

 

 

1988 SLU Talking Baseball Team Cartridge

 

Team sets were sold in addition to the 40 All-Star cards included with the baseball game. Each box contained 20 baseball cards along with a team cartridge. Due to poor sales most teams were later blown out for a $1 a box at Toys 'R Us. The highlight of the set is Tom Glavine's rookie card.

 

Checklist 

American League Teams

National League Teams

 

 

 Note: Thirteen players actually appear on cards for two different teams:

 

Phil Bradley (Mariners/Phillies)

Brett Butler (Giants/Indians)

Jack Clark (Cardinals/Yankees)

Chili Davis (Giants/Angels)

Mike Davis (Dodgers/A's)

Bob Dernier (Cubs/Phillies)

Kirk Gibson (Dodgers/Tigers)

Ray Knight (Tigers/Orioles)

Keith Moreland (Cubs/Padres)

Dave Parker (Reds/A's)

Don Slaught (Yankees/Rangers)

Lee Smith (Cubs/Red Sox)

Glenn Wilson (Mariners/Phillies)

1988 American League Talking Baseball Cartridge

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1988 National League Talking Baseball Cartridge