It is with Unimaginable Sadness that we have lost our Dear Ted Zanidakis

[samosa4u]

Look how many posts this thread has and currently almost 6,000 views. Ted's hobby impact was huge. He will be missed.

Being a hobby historian myself is what led me to connect with guys like Ted. With him being more than twice my age, I was really interested in his work on the hobby which he started before I was even born. Of course, our big age gap made it a bit difficult to connect well, but that's understandable. A few times he would misinterpret my questions as criticism and cut me off for a while , but his passion for the hobby was too great and we'd always hit it off again.

In honoring Ted, I think that all the work he has done over the decades needs to be made into a book. This would include all the articles he published in hobby magazines, personal journals and even his online posts (like Net54). This is obviously something that would take a crazy amount of work, but with the family's help, I am pretty sure it can be done. And finally, Ted always loved to use his collection in order to educate others. All his cards and variations should be scanned and integrated into this book. That would be just awesome!

[JeremyW]

I didn't know Ted on a personal level, but reached out to him a few times with hobby related questions. He never failed to respond & shared his knowledge that took a lifetime to acquire. I hope he knew how appreciated he was.

[VintageBall]

Just saw this. Sad news, for sure. While I didn't know Ted well, I knew him as a hobby friend, and spoke with whom at shows gong back over 20 years. He was a good person and a passionate collector, and the hobby will surely miss him.

He was a great contributor here and to the hobby, in general, for decades.

It was always great to see him at the National and other shows each year.

I hope his family is doing OK.

Robert
VintageBall

[Gradedcardman]

Gang,


Below is the link to the obituary. Very well written for a well rounded man.

https://vhmfh.com/book-of-memories/5...dore/index.php

[phlflyer1]

Just logged onto Net54 for the first time in a little while to see this sad news.

It was always a joy to stop and talk cards with Ted at so many Philly shows in the past. He will be sorely missed.

Scott

[hank_jp]

Ted was always such a nice and pleasant person to talk to and deal with.
Our most memorable transaction was conducted by my son, Scott and Ted.
Ted was missing one key card to finish his T206 Sweet Caporal back set ... Eddie Plank, and we had a gorgeous example which was altered but looked fabulous.
That is not an easy card to part with but we worked out a deal we were both happy with and Ted had his dream card.
He proudly showed it multiple times in his many posts.
We know it gave Ted great pleasure to own it and it also gave Scott and I an equally great pleasure to bring joy to someone who did that often to others.
Ted was special and will remain so in our memory.

[JollyElm]

I think it's appropriate to establish a new 'Collectorism' for Ted Z, so I present...

Tedzantic (eponym)
The free and unselfish sharing of one’s own vast wisdom, expertise and mastery of specific card sets, as well as other hobby insights, to help expand the knowledge base of the collecting community as a whole.

[Yoda]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I think it's appropriate to establish a new 'Collectorism' for Ted Z, so I present...

Tedzantic (eponym)
The free and unselfish sharing of one’s own vast wisdom, expertise and mastery of specific card sets, as well as other hobby insights, to help expand the knowledge base of the collecting community as a whole.

Very nice and appropriate, Darren. One of your best.

[jingram058]

Originally Posted by Yoda

Very nice and appropriate, Darren. One of your best.

Totally agree.

[Beercan collector]

Originally Posted by JollyElm

I think it's appropriate to establish a new 'Collectorism' for Ted Z, so I present...

Tedzantic (eponym)
The free and unselfish sharing of one’s own vast wisdom, expertise and mastery of specific card sets, as well as other hobby insights, to help expand the knowledge base of the collecting community as a whole.

Does this qualify ?
https://www.net54baseball.com/showthread.php?t=217692