Our buddy George Michael has passed away

[nyyanksghr]

George Michael passed away last night at 230 a.m. after a 2 year battle with cancer. While most of the world knows George from The George Michael Sports Machine that ran for 27 years, many board members knew George as a dedicated collector of vintage baseball photos. George collected pre 1960 photos of ballplayers in sliding, game action. George was full of life and was collecting right up to the last minute. I spoke at length with him Sunday. He was enthusiastic about so many pre 1920 sliding photos we purchased from the Sun Times.
From a selfish standpoint, I will miss George for his kindness, business guidance, wisdom, and friendship. George was a consultant on my recent purchases of The Chicago Sun Times photo archives as well as many other large deals over the last 10 years. George...I already miss you. The only thing he loved more than his sliding photos was his wife Pat. Please keep her in your prayers. Pat called this morning and says a memorial service will be after Jan. 1st. I'll post when the date is set. John Rogers

[ullmandds]

My condolences...I used to watch the sports machine late sunday nights when I was younger....and I always enjoyed George's commentary.

[Rich Klein]

We also remember George from is WABC days as the evening disc jockey. George also announced Islander games for several years and was very versatile in his interests. The work he did on baseball photography was lovingly notated in several SABR research journals.

Condolonces to all who knew him

Regards
Rich Klein

[calvindog]

My prayers are with George and his family.

[Leon]

Always sad to hear of another collector passing away. My condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

[Robextend]

Sad news, always looked forward to watching the Sports Machine when I was growing up. He will be missed.