Not sure how many on the board knew Ashby Milstead, but I just learned of his passing in August 2023. I did not see him at the 2023 National, as apparently he was in declining health at the time.
Ashby was an old school collector with a very deep collection and just a great all-around guy and pleasure to talk to. Many older dealers will remember him. Oddly, I did not know that he turned down a chance to play for the Pirates and chose his career in education instead. His own Moonlight Graham story.
A link to his obit.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries...ry?id=52902680