Thankyou Jimmy

[Ladder7]

Received a sweet old PC in the mail... Jimmy refused any money to boot.

Me happy, Steve

PS; Is that Joe Jax is at the plate?!

[Leon]

This is really what I feel the hobby should be about; helping each other out. Kudo's to Jimmy, and to Steve, for posting about it. We just don't hear enough good in the hobby and can become jaded because of it. Thanks again guys!!

[JasonL]

in the second photo. Look at the ears, it's obvious!


Nice gesture, thanks for sharing.

[GrayGhost]

First photo, hasn't that been rumored to be Babe Ruth for years?

[Lordstan]

I think there are many that can confirm Jimmy is a one of the good people on the board and in the hobby. My dealings with him have been of a similar kind. Plus he has great taste in collectibles. "King of Companion pieces"

Further, all of my dealings with those on the board have been very pleasant experiences.

I think this forum, more so than many others I have seen, seems to have very high percentage of quality people. I have seen people more interested in having collecting being about sharing a passion, rather than having the most stuff. People selling things at cost or giving things to each other, so that someone who wants or would appreciate it more can have it, seems to happen a lot here. People are always willing to share their expertise with each other.

BTW, I don't see Jackson, but isn't Gehrig the one in the foreground standing with his legs crossed?

Best,
Mark

[sox1903wschamp]

I second Leon's sentiments above. This certainly is what collecting is all about. And that is an awesome cool postcard.

[baseballart]

Originally Posted by Ladder7

Received a sweet old PC in the mail... Jimmy refused any money to boot.

Me happy, Steve

PS; Is that Joe Jax is at the plate?!

I've seen this postcard many times and just now I notice that almost every player seems to be looking down at the ground. Has there been an infestation of ants?

[perezfan]

Great thread, Steve.... and long-overdue!

This forum has indeed been a much more interesting and better place since Jimmy came on board. I've been doing this forum for maybe 3 years now, and have enjoyed every day of it. But I noticed a significant bump in activity and overall interest since Jimmy started contributing...

Jimmy's great thread ideas (and the number of people responding) on the Memorabilia side have really taken off since the day he joined. The Memorabilia board has experienced a marked increase in both the quality and quantity of posts over the past year, and I know that Jimmy is largely to thank.

Just a huge ongoing contribution from a great collector (and an even better guy!) This is indeed what these forums are all about... thanks Jimmy

[batsballsbases]

That Damn Jimmy ,just when you want to go and hate the guy for that great collection he goes and does something nice for someone! In my book hes one of the best! And Im posting one of my favorites because its one of his.Heres to you Jimmy A true class act!

[Scott Garner]

Originally Posted by perezfan

Great thread, Steve.... and long-overdue!

This forum has indeed been a much more interesting and better place since Jimmy came on board. I've been doing this forum for maybe 3 years now, and have enjoyed every day of it. But I noticed a significant bump in activity and overall interest since Jimmy started contributing...

Jimmy's great thread ideas (and the number of people responding) on the Memorabilia side have really taken off since the day he joined. The Memorabilia board has experienced a marked increase in both the quality and quantity of posts over the past year, and I know that Jimmy is largely to thank.

Just a huge ongoing contribution from a great collector (and an even better guy!) This is indeed what these forums are all about... thanks Jimmy

I concur with everything that's been said. Thanks again Jimmy!

[Leon]

In case any one didn't notice the name of the forum changed a few days ago. Memorabilia got it's due recognition. It was rather subtle. regards

[perezfan]

I (for one) didn't even notice that but applaud the subtle change. It's such a great place to share and discuss memorabilia, that it's only appropriate to include it in the name.

Many thanks Leon!

[thekingofclout]

After a long week of dealing with the crazies at the casino, little sleep, and a few very long sweltering hours of fighting L.A. traffic to and fro my proctologist in preparation for my forthcoming colonoscopy, I came home to this most surprising thread.

I'll tell ya, for a guy that makes his living talking with folks from every possible walk of life and every country that this world has, I find myself at a "insanely rare" (as my friend Mark likes to say) loss for words.

My sincere gratitude not only to all that posted here but to all that have taken the time to contribute to the scores of threads I started posting just about a year ago. Without all of you, my threads would have just faded away into the net54 archives.

People who don't collect tend to think of it as a lonely endeavor, but they couldn't be more wrong. I've been in the gaming business for 33 years now and I feel a stronger bond with my fellow board members than I do with my most of my coworkers.

Thanks to Leon and all the Mods who have given us all a fantastic place to share our passion and escape from our day to day grind. You've made our world a better place.

Anyway, I could go on but what I really want to say is that all I was doing was "paying it forward". Starting with the guys who were willing to do deals with me, guys like Rick (oldtix) who was so generous in selling me a key piece in my collection, to others like Richard Simon (the shot heard round the world ticket stub) and Dan Bretta (some terrific snapshots) and Rhys who I did a rather large photo deal with right before the Nat'l. And to my many pals like Steve, who started this thread, David Mac who almost single handedly talked me into getting the Gehrig 10 'to Jimmy" auto, Al keeper of my future Gehrig/Burke photo, Rick again, two Scotts, Brock, Jason, Barry, Rhett, Anthony, Jantz, Ben, Jay, Greg, Jeff, William, Rob, Johnny, and at least three Mikes and many more of "yous guys".

But most of all, to Graig who has become the little Brutha that I've been missing from my life and the two "Marks" (perezfan & lordstan) who were first to bestow gifts upon me, and have been friends to lean on as well. I just did what my folks had always taught me... to do unto others...

Thanks Guys, thanks to ALL of you for making this last year one I won't soon forget.

Sincerely, Jimmy

[JasonL]

right back at ya.
Thanks for the threads and sharing an incredible collection.
It has been important.

[Oldtix]

Let me add my appreciation for Jimmy's kindness and enthusiasm. He's become a trusted friend and a real cheerleader for this previously-fragmented area of the hobby. Being able to share discoveries and gain knowledge from fellow collectors via this forum (thanks, Leon) has added a whole new level of enjoyment to the hobby.

Besides, I'm a pushover for anyone (else) who gets excited about 70-year old cereal boxes.

[GrayGhost]

One thing Ive learned, and its obvious on this thread, is how much passion people have for fellow collectors and this great hobby. I can only mostly observe, but Ive found Jimmy to be a classy guy too in several ways.

There isn't a lot we can count on in life, but the fact that the hobby will always give us so many interesting people, both as we learn about them on here, and the men and women that have played pro sports, and mainly baseball for many of us.

Thanks to everyone who has made it fun again.

[jbsports33]

very nice early PC of the best ball park in the world

Jimmy

[barrysloate]

Hey Jimmy- I'm having a colonoscopy this Friday. Maybe when we're done we can compare notes.