Longtime Hobbyist Will Davis passes

[oaks1912]

I received a call this morning from Gregg Hara letting me know that Will Davis passed away last Wednesday. Will had numerous health issues over the years, and managed to survive a lot longer than even he expected. Will was involved in the hobby for a long time and helped to organize & promote some of Northern California's earliest sports collector's shows in the 70's before returning to Southern California where he lived most of his life. He was instrumental in bringing into the hobby more than 100 million collectible items, including the bulk of the 1964 Topps Giants cards that are in the hobby today. In a single purchase, around 1969, Will acquired 8 million of the uncirculated cards for $100. He was a great person to visit with or have dinner, as he told some great stories. He made many friends over the years. Undoubtedly , many posters or lurkers on this board.