[yazfan08]

As expected, I didn't see Max Tracy's name in any of the responses. First, I'm not sure if "my Max" is the same as the one who had a card shop in Simi Valley.

In 1979, I answered a wanted ad in the Orange County, CA Pennysaver. Max came to the house and cherry picked my Bob Horner's, but also introduced me to his binders. I was mesmerized by the '61 Koufax and '66 McCovey as I'd never seen cards issued before 1973. Our friendship grew and I started manning his tables at conventions, including a Bob Lee show in SF and one coordinated by Randy Thyberg in Vegas. From there, Max introduced me to other dealers such as Josh Evans and I helped out with their tables. More significantly, I was that kid who would sit next to the sports celebrity and collect your items to be signed.

Max was a Fountain Valley High (I think) classmate of David Kohler, I believe they played on the same basketball team. The monthly Fountain Valley, Ca. show was a must do, as was visiting a card store nearby run by Mark Christiansen (very tall guy.)

Very fond memories, I hope we can reconnect someday.