Bill Riddell --- R. I. P.

[MSpecht]

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]

Mike,

Sorry for your loss. His family and friends are in my prayers

[Wrigley2010]

A true pioneer within our hobby. R.I.P. Bill

[TG19]

Rip

[Roady]

Prayers for his family.

[ChrisCavalier]

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]

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]

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]

Ditto Scott. Bill was a bat collecting pioneer. Rest in peace Bill. Condolences to the Riddell family.

Scott

[ironmanfan]

Looks like a portion of his collection is heading to auction next month:

http://www.icontact-archive.com/0RWwgbbVIRdZkiQrWd5NWtwOblgjfYlZ?w=1