Mike Brockman

[Matt E.]

Tom,

My deepest sympathies to you at the passing of Mike, as well as his family.

The collecting community has lost a good man and you have lost a dear friend.

I type this with heavy heart for a man who was someone who I looked forward to seeing at National annually.

Mike always made myself and my son, Turner, feel welcome when talking with him in the aisles. He was just was a guy you wanted to be around. He always took the time to and ask about us, instead of what was going on with himself. A true class gentleman.

You just liked Mike instantly upon meeting him, you couldn't help it. He always had a smile and a very positive attitude and you just knew he was having fun collecting whatever he had in his hand / hands at the moment! He will be sadly missed!

Take care Tom,
Rest in peace Mike,

Matt and Turner Engle

[Al C.risafulli]

What awful news. Mike was a super nice guy, and I was hoping to see him on my next trip through the area.

Condolences to his family and friends, and to you, Tom.

-Al

[edhans]

Mike was always one of the guys you looked forward to seeing at the National. He will be sorely missed. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends. Rest in peace, Mike.

Ed Hans

[Northviewcats]

Very sorry to hear the news. My prayers for family and friends.

[MGHPro]

This is absolutely shocking news . He’s one of the guys I always looked forward to talking to and hanging out with at the national . An absolutely great guy and friend . Sending thoughts and prayers to his family and friends !

[Bill Rayburn]

I have been struggling all morning trying to wrap my head around Mike's passing. Thanks Tom for the call and posting this thread. Mike was like a son to me. To long of a story to post here as to how we met but we have been very close for several years. I live 3 1/2 hrs from Louisville, Mike would come down, spend the night at our house and we would talk and work on bats for hours in the shop. We would buy, sell and trade with each other frequently. He would call weekly to chat and check on us. All I can say at this point is my heart is broken and my deepest sympathies go out to his family, Mike was truly a great man and will certainly be missed.

[tribefan1313]

I met Mike at the National through several other members on this board. He became one of my regular "National buddies" whom I would visit with and eat a meal with, while enjoying our week of collectibles. Mike's son is the same age as my youngest and they became fast friends. It was always fun to let them run around the National together to see what they could find. In recent years Mike let my oldest son and his roommate stay at his house while attending a Louisville football game on a road trip. They even had a goodie basket for them when they left. That was the way Mike was. He always put the cherry on top. Last year Mike offered to let my son and I stay at his lake house on the way back to Georgia from the National. Instead of staying in a hotel we were treated to a relaxing night on a secluded lake after a long week. He was always looking out for you and would have given you the shirt off his back if you needed it. We will miss you Mike, and the National will never be the same without you in attendance.Thanks for being a great friend and I wish we could have spent more time together!