RIP Mike Berkus

[jerrys]

Steve Brunner & Gavin Riley.

[oaks1912]

Very disturbing to hear.Mike covered all facets of the hobby..collector, exhibitor and promoter. As busy as he was at the National, he would make time to talk to many attendees, including myself, every year. His numerous contributions to the hobby and National Convention will be missed. My condolences to his family.

[talkinbaseball]

If I remember right, reading Baseball Hobby News by the Barning's he was one of the founding three of the National Convention's start.

John

[tedzan]

This is very, very sad news. I was stunned when I heard this.

Mike's contribution to the growth of this hobby is enormous.


GOD Bless Mike's soul....and, may GOD Bless and comfort his family and friends.


TED Z
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[Wite3]

I too am shocked...I knew Mike a little bit from the '80s show circuit in California and later at the Nationals. Always a great guy who took the time to chat with collectors and dealers alike. My thoughts to his family and friends.

Joshua

[Kevin Savage]

This is very sad news. I first met Mike in 1981 at the Plymouth National- and later served with him on the National Board in the late 80's and early 90's. Most recently as a national board member - I have worked with Mike as his company has run the day to day operations of the show for many years.
He was always "an idea guy" who had great vision for the National Convention and a personality and likeability to move an idea forward to implementation. He truly loved the National and always kept the dealers first. He once told me "the dealers will always be in the front of the room as long as I am associated with this show". And they still are.
He was an extremely entertaining guy with a good sense of humor. He had the ability to communicate a story like few people I have ever met. He could light up a room with his smile and his charm. He had a lot of integrity- If he told me he was going to do something - he did it. If he made a promise to me- he kept it.
I'll miss him- and I know everyone associated with the National will miss him to. Guys like Mike Berkus are not replaced- they can only be remembered.

Rest in Peace My friend-

Kevin Savage