Sad News Wayne Johnson

[rats60]

My first card show was Wayne Johnson and a few dealers setting up at a local hotel. I have known Wayne for almost 40 years. I bought my first t206 from him among many others, sold cards to him and set up at shows with him for years. This truly is a sad day. Wayne will be missed.

[marzoumanian]

Stunner. Saw him many a time at the Chicago shows. What a sweet, wonderful man. Down to earth and always helpful with solid words of advice about card collecting. Former teacher, as I recall. His pupils were most fortunate. RIP and thank you for your integrity and service to the industry.

[LuckyLarry]

Bought cards from him many times at the National. He will be missed.
Larry

[CurtisFlood]

I first met Wayne when I set up at a couple of his hotel shows in Indianapolis. He was always a professional, but went beyond that and was kind and helpful. I've since seen him at the National, the Chicago Shows, and the Columbus shows. He is one guy that you will never hear a bad word about, if you do the person is mistaken.

It won't be the same at the shows not seeing this outstanding dealer. My condolences to his family and his great friend JD.

[glynparson]

My sincerest condolences to JD and all his family and friends.

[Tony Gordon]

I've known Wayne for many years. You'd be hard pressed to find a nicer, more honorable, and more knowledgeable dealer. While he was a regular dealer at all the big shows in the Midwest, I was most impressed that he regularly set up at young Seth Murray's monthly show at the La Quinta in Indianapolis. He gave that show legitimacy and held court in the back of the room. I always enjoyed talking to him because I learned something new every time. Just last month, I had a nice conversation with him about 1966 Topps high numbers at the Sun-Times show in Rosemont, IL. His passing is a real loss to the hobby. My condolences to his family and friends.