RIP Super Collector Friend John Hudman

[Scott Garner]

I'm not sure how many of you on net54 knew John Hudman from Houston, Texas, but he passed away last night after a long stay in the hospital.
John and I knew each other well because of his passion for collecting Nolan Ryan. John was a collector of all things Nolan Ryan and HOF related autographs.
At one time, John had the most advanced Ryan collection going in the hobby. In 1999, while attending the grand pre-opening of the Nolan Ryan Center in Alvin, TX, I had the pleasure of getting to see his collection first hand. Truly an epic collection!

Here's a toast to John Hudman, a true collecting legend! RIP John ;):(

[batsballsbases]

Nice tribute Scott... Sad to see these collectors go....

[yankeesjetsfan]

I never had the pleasure of meeting or talking to John. R.I.P John

Mike

[Fballguy]

Very nice post. Sorry to hear the sad news. Sounds like somebody I would've liked to know.

[Snapolit1]

He certainly chose a player worthy of his amazing collecting efforts. Rest in peace.

[autograf]

RIP John. Ryan has always been one of mine and my dad's favorites.

[icollectDCsports]

Didn't know him, but sad to hear it. Condolences to his family and friends.

[Leon]

Sorry to hear of the loss. I didn't know him either but it is always sad to hear of a good-guy collector who passed away.
And if you were to pick one modern era player to collect, Ryan would be about as good as it gets. It sounds like he was a wonderful person.

[Scott Garner]

Thanks to all of you that weighed in.
John collected for over 50 years and was a true gentleman.
Passionate, always helpful and a definite man of his word.

[hcv123]

Didn't know him, but as has been stated - sad to lose one of the "good guys".

Howard