the Little League World Series........hobbyist John Selsam

[tedzan]

I'll add to Mark Macrae's post regarding John. I knew John in the early 1980's from the Willow Grove Shows. But, I first met John
at the Cooperstown Show (at the old Red Man Hall during the HOF weekend).
He was a unique person in this hobby. Always willing to share his unbelievable expertise with the collectors who were fortunate
to be at his table. One of John's favorite pastimes was to hit you with numerous BB trivia questions, while you were browsing
through his cards. His inventory ranged from Old Judges to 1970's cards.

When the doors would open to the public at Red Man Hall, there would be a rush to John's table to rummage thru his Tobacco
card "junk box". For John would always hide a HOFer (or two) in this box that was stocked with 100's of T-cards. One time, my
buddy beat me to it and found a Red Cobb in John's junk box. I will never forget John's enthusiastic smile when that occurred.

Believe me guys, John Selsam was one of the greatest in this hobby.


TED Z