Sunday, February 18, 2024

Cake or Gum? 1976 Dave Cash

Last time it was an easy victory for Hostess, 10-2. Who will win this time?

Dave Cash is in a similar pose in both cards, but almost everything else is different. Hostess has him wearing a jacket in chilly Candlestick Park, while Topps goes for the closeup in the batting cge in spring training. I think I even see trees in the background. 

Cash was in the middle of three straight All-Star appearances (1974-1976) as the sparkplug at the top of the Phillies lineup. A speedy second baseman who hit for a high average, Cash started his career in 1969 with the Pirates, but turned into a star immediately upon being traded to the Phillies after the 1973 season. Highlights included leading the NL in hits in 1975 (213) and triples in 1976 (12). He signed with the Expos as a free agent after the 1976 season, but struggled to duplicate the success of his three All-Star seasons in Philadelphia. After a single season with the Padres in 1980 he retired. In 1,422 games he hit .283 with 21 HR, 426 RBI and 120 SB. After his playing career Cash coached in the minor leagues for many years. He is now retired.


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