Sad News (update)

PTVETTER · May 29, 2026 5:04PM

Prayers are welcome for Pat McBeide AKA Ben Franklin is going through a very tough time. I heard he is in hospice today,
I will try to keep this updated.

johnny9434 · May 29, 2026 5:11PM

@PTVETTER said:
Prayers are welcome for Pat McBeide AKA Ben Franklin is going through a very tough time. I heard he is in hospice today,
I will try to keep this updated.

Please do 🙏

MsMorrisine · May 29, 2026 5:21PM

hoping things get better

Heubschgold · May 29, 2026 5:21PM

Don't know him buy prayers are appropriate.

JBK · May 29, 2026 5:37PM

What is his ID on the forum?

(People might want to refresh their memory about his activity here.)

RedRocket · May 29, 2026 5:50PM

@benfranklin

@JBK said:
** What is his ID on the forum?**

(People might want to refresh their memory about his activity here.)

JBK · May 29, 2026 6:44PM

@RedRocket said:
@benfranklin

@JBK said:
** What is his ID on the forum?**

(People might want to refresh their memory about his activity here.)

I had also found that ID, but that user joined on December 1, 2012, made one post in the sports card forum, and never returned. I thought maybe that user wasn't the one mentioned in this thread.

mach19 · May 29, 2026 6:50PM

Sorry to hear that :'(

Walkerfan · May 29, 2026 8:34PM

Prayers for sure. 🙏🛐✝️

I met him (Pat McBride) a couple times at different shows along with Abe Lincoln (Dennis Boggs).

They were both very nice to me. I listened to them give an interesting talk.

I hope his health improves.

golden · May 30, 2026 11:19AM

I have seen him many times at shows. Sad to hear this news.

Clackamas1 · May 30, 2026 1:19PM

@MsMorrisine said:
hoping things get better

It's hospice. Things don't get better. Prayers to him and his family.

jmlanzaf · May 30, 2026 4:21PM

@Clackamas1 said:

@MsMorrisine said:
hoping things get better

It's hospice. Things don't get better. Prayers to him and his family.

Better has a different meaning in hospice.

Heubschgold · May 30, 2026 5:21PM

@jmlanzaf said:

@Clackamas1 said:

@MsMorrisine said:
hoping things get better

It's hospice. Things don't get better. Prayers to him and his family.

Better has a different meaning in hospice.

No argument here !!! In fact, although few, some patients improve and go home after hospice. Never say never !!

mach19 · May 30, 2026 5:45PM

Go into you tube..... the cover of the rolling stone . read the review from @jjp450 Still makes my hair stand up & chills !

RichieURich · May 30, 2026 6:05PM

I've known Pat McBride AKA "Ben Franklin" for about 12 - 15 years. A person with a very positive attitude who recognizes everyone he meets. I offer my best wishes and prayers to Pat!

PTVETTER · June 2, 2026 5:50PM

Pat McBride AKA Ben Franklin has passed. I will miss you my friend!

MsMorrisine · June 2, 2026 5:52PM

sorry to hear about him

Walkerfan · June 2, 2026 6:07PM

Just like the real Ben Franklin he was a kind, intelligent, old gentleman.

Very sorry to hear this. Prayers to his family. May he rest in peace.

metalmeister · June 2, 2026 8:40PM

I feel for you all. We are all climbing that ladder. RIP

mach19 · June 2, 2026 9:16PM

:'(

johnny9434 · June 2, 2026 10:11PM

My condolances to all involved

Onastone · June 3, 2026 4:44AM

RIP

DCW · June 3, 2026 4:49AM

RIP @benfranklin

Edit: do i have the right username? There are no posts associated with the account

BStrauss3 · June 3, 2026 6:54AM

He was the Ben Franklin impersonator who attended many coin shows. He had a knack for keeping in character while acknowledging the chronotemporal discrepancies. For example, clearly knowing what a camera was while being Ben for the photo.

https://youtu.be/LC3-FgFaYhQ