Autograph question for the audience

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by HittinLikeCarew

As a Carew collector as a kid and now collecting autograph cards, it’s unfortunate that his is not anything like his “normal” signature. It almost like something happened about 5 yrs ago that’s affected it. I won’t get one from him now unless I find a cool Beastie Boys related item.
From what I’ve seen, Koufax still has a wonderful signature but not worth $3k for a rookie. I agree you can find them already slabbed for less.

He did have a health episode, I'm pretty sure.


As long as someone can flip a signed card for more than they paid, the prices will climb

Cards sold Sunday in heritage are already posted at 50% higher.. they didn't even SHIP yet

[JustinD]

Originally Posted by Republicaninmass

He did have a health episode, I'm pretty sure.

As I remember Carew had a heart and kidney transplant around 2017 after he had one or several heart attacks. Can't remember what led to it.

[Chicosbailbonds]

Originally Posted by JustinD

As I remember Carew had a heart and kidney transplant around 2017 after he had one or several heart attacks. Can't remember what led to it.

He had a heart attack while golfing. The heart and kidney transplant were from a former NFL player who died in his 20’s from an aneurysm.