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Norm Cash

forthe4unofitforthe4unofit Posts: 219
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My father-in-law came across an autographed baseball by Norm Cash. I'm doing some searching, and it looks as though his autographed balls go for quite a bit.

Anyone know the story on Norm and why his autograph is so valuable?
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  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭
    He's dead
  • forthe4unofitforthe4unofit Posts: 219


    << <i>He's dead >>



    I have plenty of balls autographed by dead hof'ers. They aren't going for what his ball goes for. I guess he didn't sign too much...
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  • handymanhandyman Posts: 5,388 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Was norm a hofer?
  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭
    He died in 1986. He drowned in Michigan.

    I think he was the first player of the 1968 W.C. Tigers to die.

    Dave
  • forthe4unofitforthe4unofit Posts: 219


    << <i>He died in 1986. He drowned in Michigan.

    I think he was the first player of the 1968 W.C. Tigers to die.

    Dave >>



    Great information! Thanks! Makes a little more sense.
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  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭
    Value always comes with supply and demand. I do not think Cash was a great signer.

    His autographs don't come up for sale all the time like many other people who died in the early-mid 1980's (Burleigh Grimes, Rube Marquard)

    Norm Cash has value due to rarity.

    Dave
  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭


    << <i>Was norm a hofer? >>



    No. Just a great player.

    I'd say he has the same chance at the HOF as Bobby Doerr, Phil Rizzuto or Ron Santo (Of which none should be in).

    Dave
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    i sold a 1970s signed card for over $100
  • Mdube16Mdube16 Posts: 744 ✭✭
    single signed balls are worth north of 500 if they are nice.
  • yankeeno7yankeeno7 Posts: 9,251 ✭✭✭
    Also, beloved by Detroit fans. Demand is higher than supply.
  • BigRed7BigRed7 Posts: 245 ✭✭✭


    << <i>i sold a 1970s signed card for over $100 >>



    Wow, I have 4 autographed cards that he signed at the Troy Baseball Card Show in 1978. I have Topps cards from 1961, 1962, 1962 All Star, and 1963. Time to consider to sell.
  • forthe4unofitforthe4unofit Posts: 219
    This ball is personalized, but not to a specific person. It says something to the effect of "Best wishes...."

    I'll post pics when I have the ball in hand in a few days.

    Thanks for the information guys!
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  • BigRed7BigRed7 Posts: 245 ✭✭✭
    1961 Norm Cash

  • BigRed7BigRed7 Posts: 245 ✭✭✭
    1963 Norm Cash
  • BigRed7BigRed7 Posts: 245 ✭✭✭
    1962 Norm Cash
    1962 Norm Cash All Star
  • vladguerrerovladguerrero Posts: 4,077 ✭✭✭
    PM replied, for what it's worth the auto I sold was a slightly faded felt tip marker on a 70's card. get these cards psa/dna slabbed and let them roll on ebay...
  • PiggsPiggs Posts: 1,938 ✭✭✭✭
    Really nice autographs BigRed and the cards are in great shape too. I agree you should send them to PSA.
  • forthe4unofitforthe4unofit Posts: 219
    Just an update. I received the ball and have taken a few photos for your viewing pleasure.


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  • fiveninerfiveniner Posts: 4,111 ✭✭✭
    Norm was an icon in Detroit.Norm played hard and enjoyed the good times.
    Tony(AN ANGEL WATCHES OVER ME)
  • celesterussellcelesterussell Posts: 354 ✭✭
    funny, for whatever reason, Norm Cash cards are expensive relative to his equals during his time.

    See 1959, 1960, 1966, 1968, 1969 in high grade
    In the USA all men are created equal but some are more equal than others....
  • forthe4unofitforthe4unofit Posts: 219
    Ok guys. I got the ball authenticated. Since it's such a unique item, what do you suggest I do next?

    I want to sell the ball, but of course I want to maximize my profit. Oh yeah, I didn't mention this before, but the ball a screw hole in the bottom of it. It was screwed into some kind of display mount that sat on a bank managers desk for years. It's not visible when displayed normally though.

    I always appreciate input from all you savvy sellers out there! Thanks


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    Adding one more pic for good measure.

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  • Yankees001Yankees001 Posts: 1,496 ✭
    BIN on Ebay $600 Best take the first Best Offer of $500 or more

    Try Probstein or the other big ebay co-signer (prewar?, I don't remember his ID I think his name is Brent).

    Last resort is an auction house. (20% buyers Premium, plus they charge you 10%)

    Dave
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Hi - I don't sell

    But, I do have one suggestion - insure your scan for the sale is sharp - will enhance the interest IMO.

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    Good luck on the sale!
    Mike
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