I was stunned to hear of Jim's passing earlier today.
Eight years ago, Jim contacted me regarding a bunch of T206 Southern Leaguer cards he needed for his set; and, we did
a nice deal. This was our 1st hobby transaction.
I'll recall an interesting experience at the last Baltimore National (2012) where I was checking out a really sharp-looking
1949 LEAF Joe DiMaggio card whose background color was Yellow (instead of Green). It was a potential purchase which I
jotted down in my notebook. Approx. an hour later, Jim tracks me down to ask me about a card at the Show that he was
quite interested in.
You guessed it....it was the same 1949 LEAF Joe D. card. Jim asked me several questions regarding this card. I answered
them. He graciously thanked me and departed. Later that evening at the Hilton Hotel he showed me this LEAF card. I can
still recall his enthusiasm regarding this acquisition.
GOD Bless Jim's soul....and, GOD Bless and Comfort Jim's family.
TED Z
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