Sad news...707 sportscards

[hcv123]

Just saw him at the Shriner show a few weeks ago! Jimmy and I would regularly "compare notes" about some of the more obscure test and food issues as well as buy and sell to/from each other at the old Robert Morris shows in Pittsburgh. As previously echoed - just a stand-up "good" guy with an incredibly deep hobby knowledge. His presence and knowledge will be missed. Condolences to his family, Levi and his 707 family.

[Northviewcats]

Very sad news. Prayers and condolence to his family and friends.

[Greg Rice]

So sorry to hear this news. I was able to see Jimmy this week at the Chicago show. He told me he had brought some sets so I stopped by and visited with him and looked. We exchanged some information. I asked him if he had any information on the 1968 Cornflakes Football Cards, and if he knew of any advertising pieces about these cards. He told me that he would forward to a friend and let me know. He then showed me a picture of a Stan Musial oversized Red Heart Promo card he had just picked up and was very excited to get home and get to look at it. I would always stop by and say hi to Jimmy and ask if new anything about test issues or some rare item I was looking for. My sincere condolences to his family and friends. RIP Jim.

[marzoumanian]

Levi was my main contact at 707 so I didn't deal directly with Jimmy much. But all you had to do was hang around the 707 booth for a while and you can see that Jimmy was one passionate and intense man when it came to cards. I am sorry to learn of his passing. RIP.

[egri]

Very sad news. I had bought from them in the past with positive experiences.

[taul166]

Very sorry to hear this sad news. I spoke with him at the 707 booth at this year's National in Chicago, and made a purchase from him. Condolences to his family and his partners at 707. I don't want to get into the privacy of what happened, but does anyone know if his death was sudden.

[Republicaninmass]

I'm crushed. Jim was a big help to me and a fair and knowledgeable collector.

[Peter_Spaeth]

Originally Posted by taul166

Very sorry to hear this sad news. I spoke with him at the 707 booth at this year's National in Chicago, and made a purchase from him. Condolences to his family and his partners at 707. I don't want to get into the privacy of what happened, but does anyone know if his death was sudden.

Apparently it was, yes.

[tedzan]

I've known Jimmy since the Willow Grove days. Jimmy had an amazing memory for cards from 19th Century to the modern era. What was more important
was that he would enthusiastically share all his knowledge with you. We had some really great conversations...."Talkin' BB cards".

We did a lot of deals over the years, either at the Shows, or at 707's location, which is only a 40-minute drive from where I live. The last time I visited with
Jimmy, he told me he had a T206 that I didn't have. Then he went to the safe and pulled out a really sharp looking T206 Lajoie (with bat) with a UZIT back.

May GOD Bless your soul, Jimmy....and, may He comfort your family and all your friends.


TED Z
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[Moonlight Graham]

Very sad God bless you Jimmy and comfort your family and friends.

[tombocombo]

Jim had forgotten more than I will ever learn. A void that can not be filled as he was a walking encyclopedia. A very willing mentor to all who sought his insights and knowledge.