Jack Weaver......a true Sports & non-Sports collector for 80 years

[tedzan]

I'd like to express my appreciation to everyone here who took the time to read my tribute to Jack Weaver. And, to express my gratitude for your sincere words of respect.

I last visited Jack this past year. At age 89, his mind was still as sharp as ever. After we did several BB card trades at his house, we went to lunch at the Greek restaurant
in Yardley (PA). There we did some "talking Baseball", and as usual reminisced about the hobby.....especially regarding the good ole days at the Willow Grove Show; and,
the characters in the hobby back then.

In the course of our conversation, I asked him if he had 2nd thoughts about selling his collection. He said he had mixed feelings; however, he kept his Diamond Stars set.
Many cards, of which, were from his youth when he paid pennies for them (1934-36). Being an artist, Jack appreciated the 1930's "Art-Deco" style of these cards. And, I
did not think Jack would part with them. He was a few cards short of a 170-card** Master set, and was still working on it.

** Note....Jack and I had figured that 62 variations were needed to achieve a Master set in addition to the basic 108-card Diamond Stars set.


Thanks again, guys.


TED Z
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[wonkaticket]

Ted, I'm sorry for your loss as well as the hobby's loss. Always sad to have another collector pass from our ranks.

Thanks for the post and sharing stories on Mr. Weaver.

Cheers,

John

[obxhouses4rent]

Ted, sorry to hear about the man we knew as Mr Weaver. When my brother and I began collecting in 1975, we soon met a very nice man willing to share his stories, his art and his card collecting with us. He was one of our collecting mentors. I was just talking with a friend of mine two days ago about Jack as I just bought a lot of 62 Diamond Stars and I thought of him. In all those years he always said the high numbered diamond stars were soooo tough.
We too enjoyed great trading sessions with him or seeing him at the flea markets near New Hope or at the Willow Grove shows.

Mr Weavers artwork was interesting and fun. Just like him. Though I haven't seen him in years, I did call him to chat when he decided to sell a lot of his collection. Thise were the days. He will be missed. Jeff J

[Northviewcats]

Ted I'm very sorry to hear of your loss. Sounds like a great guy. I will say a prayer for him and his family.

Joe

[Jantz]

Ted

Sorry to hear about the passing of your friend.

My condolences to you and Jack's family.


Jantz