It is with Unimaginable Sadness that we have lost our Dear Ted Zanidakis

[rc4157]

As I don't frequent this site as often as I did a number of years ago, I was shocked to take a look today and learn of Ted's passing. What knowledge he had for vintage cards, always looking for that something extra and sharing that with us on the board. I wish his family strength during this difficult time.

[Rich Klein]

May his memory be for a blessing.

Dr. Beckett and I were on Hobby Hotline last Saturday and we did a tribute to Ted, while he was still with us. Our talking about Ted begins at about the 8:25 mark

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aka7QfJ0Zlg

Regards
Rich

[Al C.risafulli]

I haven't seen Ted in a few years but I always looked forward to his visits at the National (and before that, at the Philly show). He was very encouraging to me when I was first starting Love of the Game, and always had a kind word and a smile. Condolences to his family and to his many, many friends.

-Al

[glchen]

Terrible and shocking news. I always enjoyed Ted's posts on the board, and this is a huge loss. RIP, Ted.

[philliesfan]

Truly sad. I always liked reading his posts. May he rest in peace and condolences to his family.

Bob

[refz]

Omfg this is terrible. A great asset to our hobby. I am grateful to have been able to meet Ted & do a few transactions together. Condolences to his family.

[Just_Collect]

I really enjoyed talking to Ted and I believe he thoroughly enjoyed talking to all of us about baseball cards. I'm very appreciate and grateful to have made his acquaintance. He will be sorely missed. Prayers and love to his family and friends. RIP Ted

[Ted Abernathy]

Ted had came to our office a few years back to do a few deals, and along with Jim Fleck and myself we had spent the afternoon just bsing. Being that he lived only 20 minutes or so from our office he was on a very short list of people who were entitled to come and visit. Now that Ted and Jim are doing shows in the Heavens, there is a lot of things that will never be the same. R.I.P. Ted and may your family enjoy the memories. Ted was truly a great man in many ways.

[tombocombo]

Ted once claimed I'd bought a card from from every show. From setting up at many shows (even the little Cooperstown VFW HOF show) and long talks, always great times. Ted would find his way to shows via trains and that alone showed his love and dedication to our hobby. Very trusting as he laid his cards out with no showcases, just pick them up and negotiate. That in itself would turn into a conversation which led to Ted with his encyclopedic knowledge of the card and life history of the player. Dan McKee I know it's hard you were booth-mates at Philly and on occasion Leon joined in. A great loss of a wonderful and kind minded man.

[Stonepony]

A real bright light in the hobby. RIP and my condolences to family and friends.

[chalupacollects]

Very sad, enjoyed reading his posts and learning from him… RIP. Maybe Leon can give his posts an archive tab?


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[Tony Gordon]

I learned so much from Ted. RIP

[Robbie]

As so many have already said, this a tremendous loss of of a special man and a hobby legend. Prayers to his family and loved ones.

[glynparson]

Rip

[kcohen]

The news of Ted’s passing brings me great sadness. Having gotten to know him over the last 20 or so years, I knew him to be an unfailingly generous and affable man. I will miss him.

[brob28]

I've been off the site for a few weeks, coming back to this news is tough. What a huge loss to the hobby & certainly even more to those who knew him personally. RIP Ted.

[irv]

Originally Posted by rc4157

As I don't frequent this site as often as I did a number of years ago, I was shocked to take a look today and learn of Ted's passing. What knowledge he had for vintage cards, always looking for that something extra and sharing that with us on the board. I wish his family strength during this difficult time.

Originally Posted by brob28

I've been off the site for a few weeks, coming back to this news is tough. What a huge loss to the hobby & certainly even more to those who knew him personally. RIP Ted.

Same.
Very tough news reading of Ted's passing.
Not that I ever met the man but we did have the occasional convo here which I always enjoyed and always found informative.

A big loss to the hobby.

RIP, TedZ. You'll never be forgotten.

[bijoem]

RIP Ted. I always enjoyed seeing you at shows and talking with you on this board.

[UKCardGuy]

Such sad news. I never met Ted but enjoyed his posts. It's clear from reading this thread how many people he influenced and the deep respect everyone had for him.

RIP Ted.