R.I.P. Jimmy Catanzaro

[Runscott]

Very, very sad to hear this news. Condolensces to Ben and others who were close friends with Jimmy. Jimmy twice sent me encouraging notes regarding my son, back in 2012. Very caring guy who I never had the fortune to meet, but I saved his notes because with all the dysfunction on the internet, he was a great human touch that helped keep things in perspective.

"Also, it seems, by the vibe I've gotten from your posts over the last few weeks, that you really seem like you're much at ease. I truly hope that that is due to your Son doing much better, Scott.

All good things, sincerely, Jimmy"

[Baseball Rarities]

So sad to hear this. I have known Jimmy since 2002 or so and every deal that we ever did was on a handshake. I knew that he was not in good health, but I had no idea...

Thoughts and prayers out to his family and friends.

[perezfan]

I'm very sad to hear this news. I knew Jimmy was struggling with multiple health issues, but had no idea it was that far advanced.

He and I traded a few times, and he was a pillar of honesty, integrity, and generosity. Occasionally we would send each other cool pieces just as a surprise. He knew I liked Tony Perez, and sent me some killer early-career photos. No money was ever exchanged and nothing was expected in return (although he and I always reciprocated in some fashion).

Jimmy truly appreciated the good stuff, and had impeccable taste. He was an innovator, and was well ahead of his time when it came to Original Photos. And I agree with Scott... Net54 has never been the same since he departed. He created so many thought-provoking posts, and was the very best at getting other collectors involved and engaged. Jimmy was just a stellar human being.

RIP

[EYECOLLECTVINTAGE]

Jimmy and I had a brief interaction this summer when he commented on my Babe Ruth Type 1 Thread. While many saw his post as antagonistic at the time, he kindly messaged me via PM and continued to give me advice as well as exchange contact information should I ever need any advice. I never had the chance to truly pick his brain and wish I had as he seemed very knowledgeable, and even better... a great person.

RIP.

[ooo-ribay]

It kinda blows my mind that Jimmy had recently won at least $10,000 worth of Beatles stuff on ebay that he will never get to enjoy. His Beatles collection must be unbelievable.

If anyone is able to post pictures of Jimmy's Beatles treasures, I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one interested in seeing them. I don't think Leon would mind, either.

Condolences to those who knew and loved Jimmy.

[Baseball Rarities]

Originally Posted by ooo-ribay

If anyone is able to post pictures of Jimmy's Beatles treasures, I'm sure I wouldn't be the only one interested in seeing them. I don't think Leon would mind, either.

http://sportscollectorsdaily.ning.co...=2xuiqhl7zwhto

[ooo-ribay]

Originally Posted by Baseball Rarities

http://sportscollectorsdaily.ning.co...=2xuiqhl7zwhto

Thank you. This is going to be great to go through.....I appreciate collections of ANYTHING!