the Little League World Series........hobbyist John Selsam

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Originally Posted by ndemech

I am not even sure if anyone will see this since it is two years past the last post. John Selsam was my father and I can tell you that he lived and died by baseball. Worked it, collected it, and loved it. I can't tell you how many baseball cards I sorted as a child!

His death was the worst day of my life. I was only 24 and clearly still needed him in my life and miss him terribly still. I was able to retain about 18 pieces of his unbelievable collection that I still have today. I have no idea what its' value is but I am clear on what the value of it is to me. It is proudly displayed in a case in my living room.

It is heartwarming to read the posts about him. He was indeed a man of honor and integrity that taught me a lot about character.

Thank you for sharing your memories.

- Many will see it and Thank you for posting about your father. I traveled to Williamsport last year for my First LLWS with my Twin boys to support our home team (Tennessee) in the US Championship and unquestionably, this was the greatest weekend I have ever spent with my twin boys. Your father sounds like a wonderful human and if he spent part of his life working for LL, I know where his heart was... Great organization and again, thanks for the follow up post. Many folks will read your comments - Regards, J