NonSports Forum

Net54baseball.com
Welcome to Net54baseball.com. These forums are devoted to both Pre- and Post- war baseball cards and vintage memorabilia, as well as other sports. There is a separate section for Buying, Selling and Trading - the B/S/T area!! If you write anything concerning a person or company your full name needs to be in your post or obtainable from it. . Contact the moderator at leon@net54baseball.com should you have any questions or concerns. When you click on links to eBay on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network. Enjoy!
Net54baseball.com
Net54baseball.com
T206s on eBay
Babe Ruth Cards on eBay
t206 Ty Cobb on eBay
Ty Cobb Cards on eBay
Lou Gehrig Cards on eBay
Baseball T201-T217 on eBay
Baseball E90-E107 on eBay
T205 Cards on eBay
Baseball Postcards on eBay
Goudey Cards on eBay
Baseball Memorabilia on eBay
Baseball Exhibit Cards on eBay
Baseball Strip Cards on eBay
Baseball Baking Cards on eBay
Sporting News Cards on eBay
Play Ball Cards on eBay
Joe DiMaggio Cards on eBay
Mickey Mantle Cards on eBay
Bowman 1951-1955 on eBay
Football Cards on eBay

Go Back   Net54baseball.com Forums > Net54baseball Main Forum - WWII & Older Baseball Cards > Net54baseball Sports (Primarily) Vintage Memorabilia Forum incl. Game Used

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 09-04-2013, 11:04 PM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default The man formally known as the KING OF CLOUT

Great article about Jimmy, his collection and baseball photography. I even see a couple of my former photos in there too A good read for you fellow photo guys.

http://www.sportscollectorsdaily.com...nia-collector/
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 09-05-2013, 04:33 AM
Scott Garner's Avatar
Scott Garner Scott Garner is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Midwest
Posts: 6,597
Default Awesome article!

Ben,
Thanks for posting the terrific article on Jimmy C!

It's nice to see Jimmy get a nice shout out in the hobby for his unbelievable Gehrig photo collection.
He's definitely one of the hobby good guys.

Last edited by Scott Garner; 09-05-2013 at 07:23 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 09-05-2013, 06:55 AM
roarfrom34 roarfrom34 is offline
Bill H@e1ig
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: USA
Posts: 1,494
Default

I've always enjoyed him sharing his amazing collection....Does he still post?

Last edited by roarfrom34; 09-05-2013 at 07:33 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 09-05-2013, 07:28 AM
mr2686 mr2686 is offline
Mike Rich@rds0n
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ca
Posts: 3,169
Default

Jimmy's one of the good guys in the hobby. There's not much out there that he can't find, whether it's by internet, auctions or by networking. Truly remarkable.
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 09-05-2013, 07:47 AM
Ladder7's Avatar
Ladder7 Ladder7 is offline
Steve F
St.eve F@llet.ti
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Atlantis
Posts: 2,030
Default

Need more like him. Great guy!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 09-05-2013, 09:52 AM
sayhey24's Avatar
sayhey24 sayhey24 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,412
Default

Couldn't agree more on Jimmy -- one of the real good guys!


Greg
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 09-05-2013, 09:58 AM
Hankphenom Hankphenom is offline
Hank Thomas
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 2,494
Default

Nice.
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 09-05-2013, 10:51 AM
thecatspajamas's Avatar
thecatspajamas thecatspajamas is offline
L@nce Fit.tro
Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Franklin, TN
Posts: 2,432
Default

Nice article, and even nicer collection!
__________________
Ebay Store and Weekly Auctions
Web Store with better selection and discounts
Polite corrections for unidentified and misidentified photos appreciated. Rude corrections also appreciated, but less so.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 09-05-2013, 11:09 AM
JoeyF1981 JoeyF1981 is offline
Banned
 
Join Date: May 2013
Posts: 609
Default

Great article! Thanks for sharing. Got a chance to personally speak to Jimmy about the hobby and his collection. Great guy and definitely has a huge passion and tons of knowledge
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 09-05-2013, 11:13 AM
ethicsprof ethicsprof is offline
Barry Arnold
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Pensacola,Florida
Posts: 2,733
Default king of clout

ben,
thanks for sharing this excellent interview with Jimmy.
He has a world class collection and is a prince of a fellow.
His answers to the various questions were spot on. I'm always
happy to see the fogel,oser,yee book mentioned as a key vintage
photography source!
all the best,
barry
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 09-05-2013, 12:10 PM
slidekellyslide's Avatar
slidekellyslide slidekellyslide is offline
Dan Bretta
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Lincoln, Nebraska
Posts: 6,122
Default

I'll echo the thoughts of many here...he is a great guy and was a great poster...I'm not sure why he left, but he started some of the best threads on the memorabilia side. Maybe someday he will return.
__________________
Looking for Nebraska Indians memorabilia, photos and postcards
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 09-05-2013, 12:20 PM
GrayGhost's Avatar
GrayGhost GrayGhost is offline
Scott
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Connecticut.
Posts: 9,088
Default

He got offended when some questioned why he would/could pay more money than some would kill for to pay bills for a photo.

He was offended easily if someone questioned a photo, etc. But, that said, he has GREAT taste and if he is fortunate enough to be not basically living day to day, then enjoy the hobby. He was/is as passionate for what he collects as anyone probably is.
__________________
Baseball is our saving Grace!
Reply With Quote
  #13  
Old 09-05-2013, 12:37 PM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by GrayGhost View Post
He got offended when some questioned why he would/could pay more money than some would kill for to pay bills for a photo.

He was offended easily if someone questioned a photo, etc. But, that said, he has GREAT taste and if he is fortunate enough to be not basically living day to day, then enjoy the hobby. He was/is as passionate for what he collects as anyone probably is.
LOL... it has NOTHING to do with this incoherant nonsense. Your problems are yours.... Enough said/time taken on that. Just...WOW.
SMH

I will agree however, he has GREAT taste and is a very passionate collector.

STILL...SMH
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection

Last edited by Forever Young; 09-05-2013 at 12:40 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #14  
Old 09-05-2013, 01:02 PM
bobfreedman bobfreedman is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,151
Default Jimmy

Jimmy has been one of the biggest helps to me in learning about photos and is a class act second to none. Between Rhys, Ben and Jimmy, you could not find a better grouping of people leading this part of the hobby.

Last edited by bobfreedman; 09-05-2013 at 01:03 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #15  
Old 09-05-2013, 01:09 PM
1880nonsports's Avatar
1880nonsports 1880nonsports is offline
Hen.ry Mos.es
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Posts: 1,448
Default most excellent

interview good but the pix spectacular - easy to see why one might go in this direction....
Reply With Quote
  #16  
Old 09-05-2013, 01:25 PM
perezfan's Avatar
perezfan perezfan is offline
M@RK ST€!NBERG
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 7,518
Default

Memorabilia Forum was far better when Jimmy was around. He started some threads that literally ran for years, and were very thought-provoking. For a couple of years, he was the key cog in this machine...

He was a good online friend, and was fun to trade with. Photos are his passion but he is well-versed in other areas as well. He is a world-class Beatles collector, too. I know he went through a renaissance of sorts, some health issues, and a downsizing phase. Glad to see he's still thriving...

Anyway, I hope he sees this thread and re-emerges at some point. This is definitely a better place with Jimmy on-board!

Last edited by perezfan; 09-05-2013 at 01:39 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #17  
Old 09-05-2013, 02:20 PM
Runscott's Avatar
Runscott Runscott is offline
Belltown Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 10,651
Default

I echo the positive things that others have said about Jimmy - I have had some of my favorite photo conversations with Jimmy, and he has always been very respectful of my opinion, even though we don't always agree on certain aspects of the hobby. Same is true for Ben and David - we have some incredibly knowledgeable people on this side of the forum, and also some really good people.
__________________
$co++ Forre$+
Reply With Quote
  #18  
Old 09-05-2013, 02:27 PM
GrayGhost's Avatar
GrayGhost GrayGhost is offline
Scott
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Connecticut.
Posts: 9,088
Default

Those were reasons he left from what I saw, but to Ben, I do apologize and if Jimmy is reading to him too, and Leon as well.

Too much personal bad stuff and I let it spill over here. UNCALLED FOR again.
__________________
Baseball is our saving Grace!
Reply With Quote
  #19  
Old 09-05-2013, 05:47 PM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by perezfan View Post
Memorabilia Forum was far better when Jimmy was around. He started some threads that literally ran for years, and were very thought-provoking. For a couple of years, he was the key cog in this machine...

He was a good online friend, and was fun to trade with. Photos are his passion but he is well-versed in other areas as well. He is a world-class Beatles collector, too. I know he went through a renaissance of sorts, some health issues, and a downsizing phase. Glad to see he's still thriving...

Anyway, I hope he sees this thread and re-emerges at some point. This is definitely a better place with Jimmy on-board!
Completely agree. He was... still is the man. He served(s) up a lot of energy and insight. He da man. He will be truly missed. RIP JIMMY.. RIP DUDE....
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection
Reply With Quote
  #20  
Old 09-05-2013, 07:46 PM
GrayGhost's Avatar
GrayGhost GrayGhost is offline
Scott
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Connecticut.
Posts: 9,088
Default

The man didn't die did he? I saw RIP.
__________________
Baseball is our saving Grace!
Reply With Quote
  #21  
Old 09-05-2013, 07:53 PM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Runscott View Post
I echo the positive things that others have said about Jimmy - I have had some of my favorite photo conversations with Jimmy, and he has always been very respectful of my opinion, even though we don't always agree on certain aspects of the hobby. Same is true for Ben and David - we have some incredibly knowledgeable people on this side of the forum, and also some really good people.
Agreed Scott.. I feel the same about you too. It was a rocky road but all good now. Why do I want ice cream all of a sudden?

Seriously though.. that picture of Jimmy with those photos. Every photo is a monster in its own way. Such an impressive display. And a GREAT story of building a world class collection with honesty, hard work, limited means and passion. I am glad to call the guy my friend.
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection

Last edited by Forever Young; 09-05-2013 at 09:27 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #22  
Old 09-05-2013, 09:36 PM
Lordstan's Avatar
Lordstan Lordstan is offline
M@rk V3l@rd3
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Allentown, PA
Posts: 3,754
Default

I spoken to Jimmy in a while, but he is THE man!
It's really his fault for getting me into vintage photography as well. Up until interacting with him here, my collection of Gehrig items was more scattered. Seeing his photos and learning about them really helped, though I'm not sure that is really the right word, me focus much more on these beauty's. I love cards, but there is something about the photos that add something extra to the feeling I get when adding something new.
I think he stopped posting here for a few reasons, but perhaps the most likely is that his focus shifted to Beatles items.
In honor of the many great posts and friendship Jimmy provided, I am posting 2 things.

First is the painting I commissioned Graig Kreindler to make from Jimmy's 1925 Conlon image.
Here is the original picture

Kreindler


Second is very likely my most favorite picture of all. He traded this to me with a very heavy heart. Gehrig with Christy Walsh's son. Obtained originally from the Walsh family.


Come to think about it. If Jimmy picked up a new Gehrig, he should be posting it here to show it off.
__________________
My signed 1934 Goudey set(in progress).
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjFuyogy

Other interests/sets/collectibles.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96571220@N08/albums

My for sale or trade photobucket album
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk7c1SRL
Reply With Quote
  #23  
Old 09-05-2013, 09:47 PM
batsballsbases's Avatar
batsballsbases batsballsbases is offline
Al
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: From Ct+ NY now retired in North Carolina
Posts: 2,169
Default

I consider Jimmy to be one of the best people I have had the pleasure to meet on net54. Jimmy if your still out there great article and all the best my friend. A few out of my collection for you ! Consider it a Jimmy tribute! And Ben thanks for sharing the article!
__________________
The speed of light is faster that the speed of sound that is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Trying is the first step towards failing, and failing is the first step towards success!

Life's lessons cost money Some lessons cost a lot..

Last edited by batsballsbases; 03-10-2015 at 08:50 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #24  
Old 09-06-2013, 08:14 PM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by batsballsbases View Post
I consider Jimmy to be one of the best people I have had the pleasure to meet on net54. Jimmy if your still out there great article and all the best my friend. A few out of my collection for you ! Consider it a Jimmy tribute! And Ben thanks for sharing the article!
Al! It's been too long! Where have you been buddy!?
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection
Reply With Quote
  #25  
Old 09-06-2013, 08:59 PM
batsballsbases's Avatar
batsballsbases batsballsbases is offline
Al
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: From Ct+ NY now retired in North Carolina
Posts: 2,169
Default

Hi Ben,
Im around ! But I to decided not to post that much of my collection up anymore. I change gears alot but photos and pins are still my main focus! Keep in touch my friend!
I will leave you with this little proverb
The speed of light is faster than the speed of sound that is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak!
__________________
The speed of light is faster that the speed of sound that is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

Trying is the first step towards failing, and failing is the first step towards success!

Life's lessons cost money Some lessons cost a lot..
Reply With Quote
  #26  
Old 09-07-2013, 05:40 PM
sporteq's Avatar
sporteq sporteq is offline
ΛLβΞℜ₮
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: €Δ
Posts: 635
Default

last I heard he was focusing his collection toward the Beatles. Insane baseball photo collection. Yeah, miss the posts too!

aL
Reply With Quote
  #27  
Old 12-12-2015, 02:40 PM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by sporteq View Post
last i heard he was focusing his collection toward the beatles. Insane baseball photo collection. Yeah, miss the posts too!

Al
bring back the king! Bring back the king! Bring back the king! Bring back the king!

Jimmy.. If you are out there, we would like to see your beatles collection.
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection
Reply With Quote
  #28  
Old 12-12-2015, 04:10 PM
bobfreedman bobfreedman is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,151
Default

I talk to him about once a month and his health is not very good. He suffers from various issues (COPD, back issues etc...) but is quick and a joy to talk to. He is and has been one of my favorite people in the hobby. His collection of Beatles memorabilia is one of the best in the world especially his photos of them. He has forgotten more about the Beatles than I know. He still is posting photos for sale on eBay via Memory Lane. I would love for him to come back on here and post as well.
Reply With Quote
  #29  
Old 12-12-2015, 06:10 PM
Scott Garner's Avatar
Scott Garner Scott Garner is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Midwest
Posts: 6,597
Default

I'll gladly throw my hat in that ring...
Jimmy, time to make a holiday appearance.
The ghost of Christmas past, so to speak.

Happy holidays!
Reply With Quote
  #30  
Old 12-14-2015, 02:22 PM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Garner View Post
I'll gladly throw my hat in that ring...
Jimmy, time to make a holiday appearance.
The ghost of Christmas past, so to speak.

Happy holidays!
I know he is reading this. Hi jimmy
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection
Reply With Quote
  #31  
Old 12-14-2015, 03:20 PM
sporteq's Avatar
sporteq sporteq is offline
ΛLβΞℜ₮
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: €Δ
Posts: 635
Default

I had a few emails with the "King" a couple months ago. Jimmy, your the best!

Your friend,

Albert

Last edited by sporteq; 12-14-2015 at 03:47 PM.
Reply With Quote
  #32  
Old 12-14-2015, 03:23 PM
GoCubsGo32's Avatar
GoCubsGo32 GoCubsGo32 is offline
G@ry Sƈ@m.ҽh.0ɾn
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Florida/Indiana
Posts: 1,084
Default

The man was the KING OF snapshots as well! AMAZING stuff!
Reply With Quote
  #33  
Old 12-14-2015, 07:52 PM
thekingofclout's Avatar
thekingofclout thekingofclout is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,958
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Forever Young View Post
I know he is reading this. Hi jimmy
Hi Ben. A big THANK YOU to everyone who took timeout of their busy day to post such kind words. However, I no longer collect Baseball memorabilia, and the only thing the Beatles & Baseball have in common is that the Beatles also played at Shea Stadium. My very best to you all, Jimmy BTW... If anyone is interested in Beatles Photography, here's a link to my Facebook page...

https://www.facebook.com/BeatlesPhotographs/
Reply With Quote
  #34  
Old 12-14-2015, 10:17 PM
sayhey24's Avatar
sayhey24 sayhey24 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1,412
Default

Even if it's not about baseball, it's great to hear from you Jimmy -- always one of the best Net54ers and always a pleasure to deal with with!

Greg
Reply With Quote
  #35  
Old 12-15-2015, 10:07 PM
Oldtix Oldtix is offline
Rick P
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Central Ohio
Posts: 525
Default

Add my tip of the hat to this tribute thread - Jimmy's enthusiasm was contagious, and inspired a lot of activity on the memorabilia board. Online and offline, he's a prince of a guy. We all lost when he moved on to his other interests, yet I couldn't be happier to read of his continued quest for excellence.

Well done, my friend.
Reply With Quote
  #36  
Old 12-15-2015, 10:17 PM
prewarsports prewarsports is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,547
Default

Jimmy is a great guy and always helpful in making sure that any Beatles photos I have are correctly identified and dated. He is a passionate collector, fun to talk to and I wish he was still into sports photography. Happy Holidays Jimmy!

Rhys
__________________
Be sure to check out my site www.RMYAuctions.com
Reply With Quote
  #37  
Old 12-27-2017, 09:08 AM
Forever Young's Avatar
Forever Young Forever Young is offline
Weingarten's Vintage
Member
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Fargo, ND
Posts: 2,056
Default An ode to THE GREAT ONE-THE KING OFCLOUT- THE GREAT JIMBINO My friend Jimmy Catanzaro

He loved this thread.. we had lots of conversations about it.

He also took great pride in his beatle Facebook page where he has over 18k followers. He built that and his collection in such a short amount of time. Unbelievable really.. only jimmy could accomplish this. Please Ck it out and like/comment. If reading this, I hope you were able to experience Jimmy in some way. There was only one Jimmy.

https://m.facebook.com/BeatlesPhotographs/
——

Words cannot express what Jimmy meant to me but I will try. Jimmy was one of my very best friends. In hindsight, maybe the best friend i have ever had.
I first met Jimmy in 2007. He bought an autograph album from me with Jackie Robinson and Mantle along with various other players. I randomly called him to thank him for the purchase and to make sure he was happy. He was taken back and struck up conversation as only Jimmy could do. He asked me if I was a collector. Answer: yes
He asked me why i was selling such a piece then.
Answer: to raise money to buy Type 1 original photos. Do you know what those are? I asked.

Jimmy chuckled and couldn’t believe it. He was one of the only others that collected them the way I visioned my collection going. In fact, he was already at my vision and then some. He purchased the album as flat signatures to go with his established type 1 photos. They were “companion pieces” -jimmy coined this phrase along with many more now regularly used(pre-rookie etc).
Jimmy was way ahead of the curve. He always was. He introduced me to Henry Yee, Graig Kreindler and many more. He was instrumental in the building of my collection. He was a true mentor. We pushed each other for 7-8 years. I call it the type 1 arms race. We wanted to outdo each other.. find new nuggets “under rocks” , find new info on photos, stats etc. We both found such joy collecting together with the goal of building a photo museum.
In fact, it got so competitive that we had a major fall out for a year or so. We were the same in so many ways. Including, recognizing the importance of our friendship so we both got over our ego and vowed never to fight again. We realized that although building world class collections was a “goal” we really did it to enjoy life through collecting and friendships. We were unstoppable after that. We were just ALWAYS on THE SAME page.. except politics and religion. Lol. Which is so hilarious and shows that we all CAN het along.
We decided to look at both our collections as a whole and come up with a “super trade”. I will get his best Ruth’s and he will get my best Gehrig’s. We would each focus on one player. The price points had to be close of course but it is amazing how little we thought about THE TRADE of all photo TRADES. We just did it. It was prob a 100-150k trade. We just did it for fun.. as friends. Trusting each other.
After the trade, Jimmy decided to transition to his first Love, beatles. His second collecting love was gehrig. He built the greatest collection of gehrig photos ever established. It was documented in an article in Sports collectors daily shown earlier in the thread. In fact, both the photos in his hands are now in my collection. He decided.. what else can i do with this? At that time, jimmy recognized that beatles was untapped and he realized, although he could always add to his gehrig collection in numbers, it was strong enough at its current state. To add would cost a lot of money and unnecessary(complete as is). He always said.. quality vs quantity is the key.
We talked about it and he wanted me to have his best Gehrigs(some i traded him). So we figured out a deal where we could keep the best of the best “in the family” and he could use them to fund his next quest(THE ULTIMATE BEATLES COLLECTION). In a short time, he did just that.
Jimmy’s passion was unmatched. He was so well read.. his research was also second to non(Kreindler maybe). But if Jimmy was interested in something, no one knew more than him in any room. He was so generous with the info he gained as well. Too generous sometimes. I think, like anything in life these days, he was taken advantage of a bit. He would never forget being wronged but ferociously loyal to his best friends. He had the biggest heart and gave it to those who deserved it. He built up his friends. Reinforced our best attributes and just made us feel good.
In the past month, we spoke about our relationship.. our collections. How we helped each other build what we currently had. We dreamed of having an exhibit together.. Ruth/gehrig and beatles exhibit. Although we knew it was silly or just a a dream, it was so fun to talk about. I spoke to him Saturday and he was so excited. He added Two holy grail pieces the last couple weeks and was not able to enjoy them sadly but still had the trill of adding to his collection( ticket stub and record player).
In jimmy’s passing.. my collection means more to me now.. certain pieces for sure. I look at it as “our collection”. We built it together.
There is not one other person that can fill what jimmy provided me. He would be brutally honest with me ALWAYS and ALWAYS had my back. He would never judge.. there was NEVER and alternative motive to his advice. He cared and truly loved me as a brother. He told be countless times he was blessed to have a handful of real friends. Although i agreed with him, i never knew what he truly meant. Now I do. He is irreplaceable to me. I loved him for so many reasons. He was a true brother and perhaps my truest friend I have ever had or will ever have.

I didn’t want this to be thought out so i just wrote it raw(edit free-yeah you know me ) I hope I did you justice Jimmy. I love you buddy and happy you are pain free in paradise with your dear Mom. Maybe you are even able to share some time with the Babe, Lou, John and George on the flip side as well.

Your friend,

-The Dude-
__________________
[I]"When you photograph people in colour you photograph their clothes. But when you photograph people in B&W, you photograph their souls."
~Ted Grant


Www.weingartensvintage.com

https://www.facebook.com/WeingartensVintage

http://www.psacard.com/Articles/Arti...ben-weingarten

ALWAYS BUYING BABE RUTH RED SOX TYPE 1 PHOTOGRAPHS--->To add to my collection

Last edited by Forever Young; 12-27-2017 at 09:11 AM.
Reply With Quote
  #38  
Old 05-07-2018, 07:02 AM
mr2686 mr2686 is offline
Mike Rich@rds0n
Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Ca
Posts: 3,169
Default

There have been a few times over the last 9 years when I've taken a break from both this board and collecting in general. Each time has been a positive experience leaving me with my batteries recharged and ready to dive in again. Unfortunately, I cannot say that about my time away from Sept of last year till Feb of this year because being away meant I missed this post and a chance to mourn and celebrate Jimmy.
Jimmy was always willing to share his knowledge about collecting, and offer kind words of encouragement. The only thing bigger than his collection was his heart. I remember one day a few years ago, opening the mailbox and finding a large envelope. Enclosed was an original Pride of the Yankees still that I had always admired. The enclosed note simply said "Mike, I thought you might like this, Jimmy".
People like Jimmy, Ben (Forever Young), Mark (Lordstan), Scott Garner, and so many others are what make this hobby (and this board) fun, and when they're gone, they are, and will be missed.
Ben, I know you were good friends with him, and I'm so so sorry for your loss.
Now if you'll excuse me, I think I'll go look at Jimmy's collection on-line and reminisce.
Reply With Quote
  #39  
Old 05-07-2018, 01:25 PM
Lordstan's Avatar
Lordstan Lordstan is offline
M@rk V3l@rd3
Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Allentown, PA
Posts: 3,754
Default

Mike,
Thanks.
I am proud to be included in that list of excellent Net54 members. I agree that those in your list, plus a great many others will be missed when they eventually are not here.
Jimmy was a great guy and his passion and friendship are missed by all who knew him.
__________________
My signed 1934 Goudey set(in progress).
https://flic.kr/s/aHsjFuyogy

Other interests/sets/collectibles.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/96571220@N08/albums

My for sale or trade photobucket album
https://flic.kr/s/aHsk7c1SRL
Reply With Quote
Reply



Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
OT---The King Is Gone.......... wolfdogg Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions 10 08-16-2009 06:53 PM
The King is at it again... Archive Net54baseball Vintage (WWII & Older) Baseball Cards & New Member Introductions 13 02-22-2004 10:25 AM


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:52 AM.


ebay GSB