Collector Gerry Glasser Dies

[barrysloate]

I just learned this morning that long time collector Gerry Glasser has died after a short illness. Though he sold most of his collection in recent years, at his peak he put together one of the finest collections of candy and gum cards, wrappers and advertising pieces, in the hobby's history (he refused to collect tobacco cards of any kind). His Cracker Jacks and Goudeys were superb and among the best ever assembled. He hated slabbing, and until he sold his collection he kept everything raw in albums. He also had what I believe was the highest graded Lincoln Penny collection ever assembled.

But most important Gerry was one of the nicest, and most ethical people I have ever known. I considered him a friend for many years and will miss him.

Very sadly, he lost his son Thomas on 9/11 and was never the same. Not everyone knew Gerry but those who did were rewarded for the experience.