Stolen Wagner Story

[71buc]

I knew he was a polarizing figure, however, I was unaware of the fraud and stories related to theft. I always wondered what happened to him. He had a shop in Renton Washington for a bit and then moved it to the Edgewood area briefly. Then just closed up shop unexpectedly. That was perhaps related to the IRS incident mentioned above?

No one has any knowledge about the outcome of T206 Wagner mentioned in the story?

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

I'm guessing the story itself is fake, or the Wagner was.

[Casey2296]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I'm guessing the story itself is fake, or the Wagner was.

I remember the story, came out in 1989 up the State from me. Cops were called etc. It was a pretty big deal and seemed credible at the time but you never know. Fake news wasn't a thing back then like it is today.

[Tyruscobb]

Originally Posted by Aquarian Sports Cards

I'm guessing the story itself is fake, or the Wagner was.

I agree. Despite knowing the card’s value: (1) the family kept it in a family Bible; (2) a 14-year-old boy had access to it; and (3) a thief would purposely decrease the very item he is stealing. Doesn’t make much sense.

Also, tracking down a 17-year-old, who had attended baseball card club meetings with the owner as well as multiple other boys, should be able fairly easy.

However, crazier things have happened.