Sad News -- Dan Dischley

[RedsFan1941]

while sports collectors digest was the Cadillac of hobby papers in the 1970s and early 80s, the trader speaks was the Rolls Royce.

[RCMcKenzie]

When I was a kid in the 70's, I always thought that was the coolest name for a magazine about baseball cards. I still do. R.I.P. (These are not mine, although I have a copy of the OJ one.)

[NiceDocter]

Wow great memories from that name! I remember you used to get a free classified ad with your years subscription! Some long long named place called Lake Ronkonkoma New York Id never heard of it before TTS and dont think Ive ever heard of it since. The days of George Lyons and Lew Lipset as well as Halls Nostalgia.....sigh.........RIP Dan

[tedzan]

Originally Posted by NiceDocter

Wow great memories from that name! I remember you used to get a free classified ad with your years subscription! Some long long named place called Lake Ronkonkoma New York Id never heard of it before TTS and dont think Ive ever heard of it since. The days of George Lyons and Lew Lipset as well as Halls Nostalgia.....sigh.........RIP Dan

NiceDoctor

Lake Ronkonkoma is in Suffolk County, Long Island (NY). When were kids in the 1950's, my family would take vacationing there.
A really nice scenic resort.


Dan was a great guy.

GOD Bless his soul …..and, comfort his family and friends.


TED Z
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[oaks1912]

Very sad to hear of Dan's passing. We met at a Southern California card show in the 70's. TTS was the most sophisticated magazine for sports collectors in the 70's. Many great items were added to my collection and many longterm friendships were forged because of his magazine. With Dan being one of the founders of SABR, this leaves longtime baseball historian, collector and friend Tom Hufford as the sole survivor from the founders group of SABR. Dan's spirit and contributions to the hobby will not be forgotten

[Tom Hufford]

I was so saddened to learn of Dan's passing this morning. I will truly miss our phone conversations and his friendship.

I hadn't heard the news from Dan's family yet, but probably will. He and I had an agreement that both of our families would let the other one and the SABR office know, when either of us passed.

So, now its just down to me, of the original 16 SABR Founding Members. I guess it had to be someone, but its a very sad day for me. I sure wish the other 15 were still around.