View Full Version : Bill Riddell --- R. I. P.
MSpecht
08-30-2014, 01:20 PM
I am sad to inform the GUU members of the passing of well-known and respected pioneer bat collector Bill Riddell on Tuesday August 26 following a short battle with cancer. Bill was a co-author , along with Vince Malta, Ron Fox, and myself, of BATS, the first book on game used bat collecting in the hobby, published in 1995. Bill was a good friend and I will miss him greatly, as will the bat collecting community. Sincere condolences to his wife, Diane.
http://www.fchornets.com/sports/bsb/2013-14/releases/20140829hfdey7
Mike
Jackitout7@aol.com
Sportskansascity
08-30-2014, 01:24 PM
Mike,
Sorry for your loss. His family and friends are in my prayers
Wrigley2010
08-30-2014, 02:02 PM
A true pioneer within our hobby. R.I.P. Bill
Roady
08-30-2014, 07:13 PM
Prayers for his family.
ChrisCavalier
08-31-2014, 12:03 AM
Mike,
This is very sad news. I know he was a good friend of yours. My sincere condolences to you and to Bill's family.
-Chris
sox83cubs84
08-31-2014, 09:26 PM
My condolences. Bill wasn't as familiar to me as the other co-author of BATS, but there's no doubt his knowledge was extensive if he contributed to that team.
Dave Miedema
thegoodz15
10-09-2014, 10:31 PM
mr mike,
i was so sad to hear this news.....i remember going out to see you in costa mesa
and meeting him one time....he was one of the earliest gurus of game used
bats...and simply a wonderful guy....please give my condolences from all
the way on the east coast in south florida...from one bat collector to mr bill
r.i.p.....scott m. goodman & family
sforaker
10-09-2014, 10:39 PM
Ditto Scott. Bill was a bat collecting pioneer. Rest in peace Bill. Condolences to the Riddell family.
Scott
ironmanfan
10-13-2014, 07:43 AM
Looks like a portion of his collection is heading to auction next month:
http://www.icontact-archive.com/0RWwgbbVIRdZkiQrWd5NWtwOblgjfYlZ?w=1
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