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Jodi BirkholmI think Jon is right, but I have not double checked.
I knew the last dozen or so players, and interviewed all of them in their homes. All were real gentlemen. Werber, who turns 100 this year, lost a leg to diabetes while in his 90's. He must have an incredible immune system, as, despite such a risky operation at an advanced age, he is still with us, and even went on to write a book following the surgery! Werber has always been a great signer and very, very cordial in his correspondence. Glad he's still kicking.
Players featured in the Playball sets are also all but gone. As with the Goudey players, I think I met the last fifteen or so of the living players. Again, all were wonderful to spend the day with. All were grateful just to be remembered, and their eyes lit up whenever I would show them the "Vintage Baseball Cards" book which featured their cards. Thankfully, I had all of them sign the book, and did have a few actual cards to get signed here and there. I will never let go of them.