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

The Nasty Nati · #1 02-25-2024, 10:29 PM

I haven't logged in for a few months and just found out. Terribly sad news. Ted Z was the modern-day Jefferson Burdick, at least in the Net54 internet world. He got a LOT of us hooked on T206. Truly an encyclopedia of knowledge. This one hurts.

Daveyc · #2 02-29-2024, 11:13 AM

I havent logged in for a long time, and while glancing at the list of threads I came upon this one. Just terrible news. I had the good fortune of meeting and talking with Ted on numerous occasions at the little Cooperstown card show during Induction weekend. It was usually stuffy and hot in that little room, but Ted was always very friendly and generous with his time. I remember he got a kick that I live just outside Bangor Maine and he had lived there when he was in the Air Force.

We have lost a hobby legend for sure. RIP Ted

Kutcher55 · #3 12-19-2024, 07:57 AM

Hi -- condolences to everyone who knew Ted. It sounds like he was a great guy. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the Old Baseball Cards #9 article that he wrote several years ago. I have googled around and have a screenshot of the article but can't seem to get it in readable form. It is said to be one of the best articles ever written on the set and I'd love to get ahold of it. Thank you.

Zach Wheat · #4 12-19-2024, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Kutcher55

Hi -- condolences to everyone who knew Ted. It sounds like he was a great guy. Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the Old Baseball Cards #9 article that he wrote several years ago. I have googled around and have a screenshot of the article but can't seem to get it in readable form. It is said to be one of the best articles ever written on the set and I'd love to get ahold of it. Thank you.

Cost is $12. This was a good issue as the 3 major articles were on E-145-1 & 2 (Cracker Jacks), V117 (Maple Crispette) and 1949 R401 (Leaf Gum). Go to this link to order old issues of Old Cardboard:

https://www.oldcardboard.com/store/b...ack-issues.asp

Kutcher55 · #5 12-19-2024, 09:23 AM

Thank, you, Zach.

Tao_Moko · #6 08-09-2025, 09:53 AM

I've been away from the forum and though I knew of Ted's passing figure it's not too late to share a memory on here. Ted and I connected on another topic - flying helicopters. Ted was intelligent and talented and I'm sure he is missed daily by many.

Semper Fi

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