Uncle Rube comes home

[Unclerube]

To the board veterans, a heartfelt thanks for keeping an eye out for my great uncle's card over the past few years. I am overjoyed to announce that my friend from the other Carolina, John Verona, spotted the card on eBay, bought it on a BIN and called me at home to tell me. A very gracious gesture. The card came in the mail today, ending my 30-year search for Jesse Morgan "Rube" Eldridge. The card is especially meaningful because he was not only my uncle, but someone I actually knew. He died at age 80 when I was 16. He became a local legend while spending his 25-year career in the minor leagues. He also appeared on a T209, which was relatively easy to find. But, his T210 card is somewhat of an enigma - a common card that is relatively rare. I saw only two, both over the past few years and in large lots.
Sorry to go on, just wanted to say many thanks and I'm so apprectiative of John and the contacts I've made here.
Go Gamecocks!!