Sad News -- Frank Barning

[roarfrom34]

Very sorry to read this...While it's been probably been 20 years since we last corresponded, I know he was a big fan of Gil Hodges and it's a shame that he will miss his HOF induction in July.

RIP Frank

[Troy Kirk]

Very sad news, Frank was a nice guy and a great ambassador for our hobby. I used to be a writer for Baseball Hobby News for the last few years of that publication and would see the Barnings at card shows. He had a binder of T206 cards on his table for $3 each which I usually flipped through, but I don't think I bought any, I wish I had. He surprised me and asked me to man his table once while he took a break and walked around the room. It was a sad day when Baseball Hobby News ceased publication and a sadder day now to hear that Frank is gone.

[oaks1912]

Like others who have already posted, Frank & Vivian did a lot of positives for the hobby. Sorry to read of Frank's passing. My condolences to Vivian and their extended family. I always enjoyed the visits at the National.

[ALR-bishop]

[rebelsart]

Very sad news about Frank Barning. I never met Frank or Vivian but knew of their love of cards, especially T206 and the tough backs. Whenever dealers came across a T206 tough back it was sold to the Barnings. They accumulated a very impressive collection. I was fortunate to pick up a T206 Willetts, Detroit with Drum back on eBay when they sold off many cards years ago. Prayers to Vivian and the family.