Sad news...707 sportscards

[Kevin Savage]

I considered Jimmy to be a good friend, and in my opinion the smartest "card guy" in the hobby. I believe he truly loved working in this hobby- and soaked up knowledge about cards like no one I've ever known. I often joked with other dealers, that if Jimmy walked up to your booth at a show- and just quickly paid the price you had on a card- he most probably knew something about that card you didn't. (In my early years- this happened a lot!). If we ever picked teams for baseball card Jeopardy - he would have been my #1 Draft choice- hands down....

I just spoke with him at the Chicago show late Saturday afternoon- and it is very hard for me to wrap my brain around the fact that he is gone. He was showing me some cards he just got a great deal on in an auction.(He was really excited about getting a 1952 Topps Hi# for $10). I am really going to miss him.

My sincerest sympathy goes out to his friends and family, his 707 family, and everyone in the hobby who loved and respected Jim. He will be missed.

RIP

[autograf]

RIP Jimmy and condolences to his family and his 707 family. Always enjoyed seeing him walking around shows and had done a few deals with him over the years. Very, very knowledgeable guy.

[Michael Peich]

I am so sorry to learn this news. Jim was an unassuming card history genius who helped me early in my pursuit of T209s. I had great respect for him and valued his friendship. My condolences to his family, to Levi, and to the entire 707 extended family. RIP, Jimmy.

Mike

[edhans]

Just saw him at the Shriner's show a couple weeks ago. Was glad to have the opportunity to chat with him briefly. One of the most knowledgeable guys I've met. A great loss for the hobby. RIP Jim.

[Aquarian Sports Cards]

One of those guys who was just a mainstay. I didn't really know him, but you definitely got used to seeing him around. Condolences to his family and friends.

[Jay Wolt]

Jimmy called me Friday night from Chicago, was always excited w/ the action of the show.
Was looking forward to the show recap from him today.
Spoke to Levi yesterday about the sad event, still can't wrap my head around this.
In 1987 I opened a card store in his hometown in Jersey, he'd come in almost everynight & we'd go out to dinner & talk cards.
Little Jimmy was just a tyke then.