RIP Mike Berkus

[edhans]

Shocking, indeed. He seemed to be in good health and good spirits at this year's National. RIP.

[gnaz01]

Sad indeed

[Exhibitman]

Wow. I'm floored. He was as integral to the growth of the hobby as anyone.

[Leon]

My heart just dropped to my stomach. Very, very sad to hear this. Mike was a huge supporter of the hobby and of Net54baseball. I will miss him and his speeches at our dinners. Thanks for everything Mike, Rest in Peace my friend.

[jerrys]

Mike was one of the group of three that initiated the concept of the NSCC in 1980. RIP Mike.

[chris6net]

I am shocked Mike was a great person

[pclpads]

Damn! What a punch to the gut. I met him a few times around '78 at a monthly Fri. nite card show at a bowling alley in El Cajon. He and two other guys from LA, Gavin and Steve, last names I forget, always came down for the show. 37 years later, I still recall how personable, informative, friendly and knowledgeable he was. Folks at the shows would just swarm him to pick his brain about cards. Never a complaint. Such an incredible loss. Condolences to his family.

[ls7plus]

Originally Posted by Leon

My heart just dropped to my stomach. Very, very sad to hear this. Mike was a huge supporter of the hobby and of Net54baseball. I will miss him and his speeches at our dinners. Thanks for everything Mike, Rest in Peace my friend.

Really, really sad!

Larry

[rhettyeakley]

This is a really depressing thing to hear. Mike seemed like a really passionate guy about cards and I enjoyed hearing his stories at the National dinner.

I wonder what this means for the future of the National Convention?

[CurtisFlood]

I too am sorry to hear of the loss of Mike Berkus. He has been a fixture at the National. I saw him walk by at this year's National and thought how dapper he looked and what an excellent representative he was for the hobby. Sad to think he is now gone.