Doctor dies from Covid-19 leaves family collection worth $20 mill

[kaddyshack]

In the early 1990s, I was at the Anaheim National with another dealer from VA. I sold a Cy Young T3 to a doctor from FL. The Turkey Red was from the Southern Card find. It probably would have graded Ex-Mt or better. I am not 100% certain that he is the same guy that I sold the T3 to, but he does look some what familiar (looking at the Memory Lane website). I remember that he dragged Bill Hughes over to my table to examine the Cy Young. After getting the blessing from Bill, the doctor paid me in AMEX traveler checks ($50 checks). I think my asking price was around $1800 ?

[bobbyw8469]

I bet all the members here have enough value in our collections to pay off the National debt.

[chriskim]

Wow.. that Ruth!! I will pay it with trimmed dollar bills!

[benjulmag]

Originally Posted by kaddyshack

In the early 1990s, I was at the Anaheim National with another dealer from VA. I sold a Cy Young T3 to a doctor from FL. The Turkey Red was from the Southern Card find. It probably would have graded Ex-Mt or better. I am not 100% certain that he is the same guy that I sold the T3 to, but he does look some what familiar (looking at the Memory Lane website). I remember that he dragged Bill Hughes over to my table to examine the Cy Young. After getting the blessing from Bill, the doctor paid me in AMEX traveler checks ($50 checks). I think my asking price was around $1800 ?

Funny you say that Roy because I was at that same National and thinking the same thing about the Goudey Ruths. Some dealer had all four and they all looked stone mint, and I often thought back to that day and regret I did not buy them. It wouldn't surprise me if those are the Ruths the estate is selling.

[kaddyshack]

Corey, that Anaheim National was my 2nd one (first one was in AC). Anyhow, it was really packed with collectors. I believe this particular National started all the promo stuff. I could not believe the line for getting a free Shaq autograph ? He was sponsored by Classic or Upper Deck, and I think he only stayed for a couple of hours. I went to the shorter lines (Gayle Sayers, Oscar Robertson, and Kyle Petty). I'm sure you remember some of the hysteria at that show....

Funny you should mention all the mint Goudey Ruths, I walked by Mastro's booth and saw so much vintage Mint stuff that it seemed like I was in a museum.

[Robert_Lifson]

Originally Posted by kaddyshack

In the early 1990s, I was at the Anaheim National with another dealer from VA. I sold a Cy Young T3 to a doctor from FL. The Turkey Red was from the Southern Card find. It probably would have graded Ex-Mt or better. I am not 100% certain that he is the same guy that I sold the T3 to, but he does look some what familiar (looking at the Memory Lane website). I remember that he dragged Bill Hughes over to my table to examine the Cy Young. After getting the blessing from Bill, the doctor paid me in AMEX traveler checks ($50 checks). I think my asking price was around $1800 ?

Roy, this was definitely the same guy. “Doc Newman” (that’s what so many called him) did a lot of business with Bill Hughes in that era and often asked his advice buying cards.

[kaddyshack]

Wow Robert, that's really neat. I never met Bill Hughes before. I would see his ads in SCD. My perception was that he would have the same personality as Al Rosen. That was not the case. Thanks for the info Robert.

[marzoumanian]

I have found Rob to be a man of truly incredible hobby knowledge and, as evidenced here, he has an amazing memory. Not to mention great integrity. He should write a book about his many hobby experiences AND I have told him that. But I understand why he would prefer to enjoy his family and his current lifestyle. Thank you, Rob, for your many contributions.
P.S. I was NOT paid to say this!
Peace.

[Usc1]

Cool article. thanks for posting.

[jingram058]

When I saw this story break on CNN yesterday, I knew it would be only a matter of time before it would be talked about here. Sure enough, that is the case. But more importantly, there is enough big-time hobby expertise here, that, as Paul Harvey used to say, "Now, the rest of the story..."

[jbsports33]

Had to show my family this article, just in case I find a Million dollar card!

Wow! Covid-19 does still suck though

Jimmy