Bob Lemke -- Terribly Sad News

[Leon]

I am very saddened to hear this. Bob has been a fixture in the sports card world for a long time. He was always very friendly to the board and I, and truly seemed to love vintage. I remember well, several times, helping him catalog little known sets..around 16-18 yrs ago, I believe. He used to send me the SCD Big Books each year as a return favor. I always appreciated him, and them. This was either the last or second to last one he sent (and the only pure vintage one). RIP Bob and condolences to family and friends; You'll be missed.

[JeremyW]

A true loss for the hobby. Sad news.

[oldjudge]

My condolences to Bob's family and friends.

[Republicaninmass]

One of the more modern day pioneers. If it was good enough for him to catalog, it was legit! Sad to hear of his passing.

I picked up one of the lone autographed 1952 topps from his collection. This really obscure player, Dale Coogan, had answered Bob's ttm request in the late 70s and attached a note. "I suffered from what was referred to as 'lack of ability'". Bob included that note with the card as a testament to the lighter side of Mr Coogan.

RIP

[Wite3]

I had known Bob, albeit through mail and email communications mostly, for the better part of two decades. He originally helped me with my Phillies list and questions and in turn I helped him in finding and cataloguing some of the more obscure issues I have run across over the years. As a result we were friendly and emailed several times a year.

When I started my t205 research in earnest, he helped with that as well and even went so far as to make me one of his beautiful fantasy cards for my set. Many people have been on the receiving end of his fantasy cards and I was lucky enough to have Bob make me three different ones in that time. All hold a special place in my collection.

He kept copious notes but he knew more stuff off the top of his head than I ever will. He was one of my go-to researchers when I could not identify something. I think there was only one time I had him completely stumped with what appeared to be a card (I think it might have been cut from some kind of poster as it is on THICK stock) but we never could identify it as period from the '50s or a fantasy item.

I am very saddened by his passing as I considered him one of my mentors and online friends.

This is a loss for the hobby...My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

Joshua Levine

[herbc]

Never met in person, but did so via email. Seemed to be such a nice guy. Very knowledgeable, and a hard worker. Enjoyed his blog and his card creations. Helped me with my collection.

[rdwyer]

RIP Bob. A major loss to the collecting community. You'll be missed greatly.

[clydepepper]

My experience with vintage Baseball Cards has been much easier due to his efforts.

His standard catalog of Vintage Baseball Cards has come off my shelf to be utilized more than any other hardcopy reference I own.

Thank You Mr. Lemke

RIP



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[Jim65]

Very sorry to hear. RIP Bob

[herbc]

These filled gaps in one of my projects. He was the real deal.

[hangman62]

very sad
I recall his passion with the " cards that never were"

[Jason Carota]

Very sad to hear. RIP, Bob.

[JustinD]

Truly sad and a great loss to us all. Best wishes to all his family and friends during this time.

I will miss seeing his little gold Pt Cruiser avatar and knowing to pay special attention to his post. I hope his blog hosting is kept up by the family as his knowledge is irreplaceable.

Thanks bob...from all of us.