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Posted By: scott brockelman

adam,

i am friends with his nephew and god-son, david newcombe. we have known each other for nearly 20 years and live close. i was able to meet and talk to don at a small card show here in north texas, interestingily several other negro league ballplayers were there and quite conversant and proud of their accomplishments. ONLY 1 PERSON was indignant and resentful and showed no respect for them, HOFer bob gibson, who was also signing at the show, FOR BIG BUCKS. he was a real ******* and did not even acknowledge them when they walked in the room, AND he wasn't that busy signing autographs, as most collectors are aware of his demeanor.

congrats on a great and memorable experience.

scott