Another long time collector passes away

[Stonepony]

Dads are the best Patrick, I'm so sorry for your loss

[glynparson]

My sincerest condolences.

[gnaz01]

Sorry to hear, my condolences

[Al C.risafulli]

Patrick, I'm so sorry to read this.

My best to you and your family.

-Al

[BeanTown]

Very sorry to hear about your Dad Pat. My Dad was born in 1931, and grew up through the same time period as your Dad. Your story about your Dad and throwing his cards away reminded me of how my Dad used to punish me back in the 70s. He would put all of them in a big green trash bag and act like he was throwing them out, and would hide them in the garage.

JC

[rjackson44]

God bless

[Shoebox]

My sincerest condolences for your loss.

[trdcrdkid]

Patrick,
I'm very sorry for your loss. Your dad sounds like a great guy.
David

[Joshwesley]

Very sorry for your loss and will be praying peace for you and your family.

Sounds like y'all have an awesome relationship, what a blessing.

Hang in there!

[brian1961]

Patrick, I extend to you my deepest sympathy. It's so hard to lose your Dad; I've been through it.

Your father and I may have brushed shoulders at those huge Detroit shows. I attended from 1972 through 1976; they were usually one of the highlights of my collecting year.

Thank you for honoring him. I salute your Dad. As you truly said, that WAS a very special time in the adult card collecting hobby.

May Jesus comfort and help you and your family as your grieve and do what you must do. ---Brian Powell

[Preece1]

When my dad started collecting, the conventions were selling Ruth Goudeys for $1.25 and Gehrigs were $0.75. My dad liked on the best condition. In the mid 1970s he turned his attention to 1950s cards where Aaron rookies where $15, 1952 Topps Mantles $35 and 1953 Topps Mays at $10. He likes getting a number of each card. He put everything away in a chest. No idea where it is today.