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February 2013 SMR/Mike Kelley: A story that needs to be read, now with link

PSARichPSARich Posts: 534 ✭✭✭
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To Mike Kelley or "miconelegacy" as known on the message boards:

The article in the February 2013 edition of SMR is one of the most moving I have read in recent years. The loss of your beloved Michelle is so sad yet the support and strength you and your family received from friends, some who you hardly knew, is so heartwarming. The article is a tribute to Michelle, your family, your friends, and members of this message board who provided you with so much support. I wish the best for you and your family as life continues with the wonderful memories that you have.

Rich

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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for making the board aware of it. Can someone please scan and post the article?

    Mucho gracias in advance-o.
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • PSARichPSARich Posts: 534 ✭✭✭
    Sorry I am unable to post a link or scan. You can view the latest edition of SMR from the PSA Homepage.
  • 70ToppsFanatic70ToppsFanatic Posts: 2,106 ✭✭✭✭
    A truly wonderful article about a remarkable man who I am proud to call my friend and my partner.

    Mike, the courage and determination to move ahead that Michelle, you and your kids have shown through this
    are examples for all of us to aspire to. Your "extended family" here in Ohio loves you guys and will always be there
    for you.


    Dave
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Rich ... that's what I thought, but I can't find where. Mind telling me how?
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Sorry I am unable to post a link or scan. You can view the latest edition of SMR from the PSA Homepage. >>



    The current one (or at least that I can find) is from December -> link

    edited: I'm guessing that's the most current for non-subscribers
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • DboneesqDboneesq Posts: 18,219 ✭✭
    Thanks Barry ... that's the one I saw!
    STAY HEALTHY!

    Doug

    Liquidating my collection for the 3rd and final time. Time for others to enjoy what I have enjoyed over the last several decades. Money could be put to better use.
  • MauriceMaurice Posts: 1,136
    http://digitaledition.qwinc.com/publication/?i=138298
  • Foo3112Foo3112 Posts: 1,961
    Thanks Maurice!

    Page 23 everyone

    -----------------------------------------

    Just finished reading it. I'm actually teary eyed right now image

    This story put reality into perspective and makes me grateful for what I do have today.

    Beautiful Story Mike. I really hope we come face to face a lot sooner than later because I would love to shake your hand.
  • thedutymonthedutymon Posts: 4,323 ✭
    Evening,

    Wow to read that, and I was here as part of this, it really brings it home what Mike went through much more than I had realized.

    Hope to meet you at a National Mike...............................Oh and BTW...if the Bronco's win on those tickets you got for me...I'll owe ya big time !!@!

    Neil
    Actually Collect Non Sport, but am just so full of myself I post all over the place !!!!!!!
  • MantleFan23MantleFan23 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭✭
    That was a great read. I met Mike at the SunTimes show in November and purchased an older cello box from him which I am proud to have in my collection today. I had no idea of all that had happened in his life and how collecting provided a great coping mechanism for him and the outpouring of support that he received from these boards in the passing of his wife. I'm thankful that he had all of the people here providing support and encouragement. I cant even begin to imagine his emotions or what he went through. I know it puts my life so much into perspective and my problems are so trivial to some of the real struggles that are out there. Thanks for sharing all of that, I'm sure it will help many people.

    Jeremy

  • 1980scollector1980scollector Posts: 2,036 ✭✭✭
    Mike has been a great friend. I am glad I met him and a few others on this board.

    ** Working on the following sets-2013 Spectra Football Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Autograph set, 2015 Spectra Football Illustrious Legends Autograph set, 2014-15 Hall of Fame Heroes autograph set. **
  • TJMACTJMAC Posts: 864 ✭✭
    Very inspiring story. Thanks for sharing, especially during a season where it is important to appreciate what we have, not what we want.
  • Downtown1974Downtown1974 Posts: 6,859 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I am almost at a loss for words after reading that article.
    I have been in a "funk" lately with what happend in Newtown, CT. Reading that article reminds me that there is still good people in this world. Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity.

    MY GOLD TYPE SET https://pcgs.com/setregistry/type-sets/complete-type-sets/gold-type-set-12-piece-circulation-strikes-1839-1933/publishedset/321940

  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mike I am anxious to read it!!!


    When I clicked on the link I thought wow that cover is very familiar. I subscribe still the the Beckett Sports Monthly magazine because it is so cheap and they have a small wrestling section.


    After snagging it from the pile I realize it is the same picture used for both covers and just the SMR is a painted version. Very interesting to see.




  • BossPlayerBossPlayer Posts: 35
    image

    Those who give up liberty for security deserve neither.
  • Dpeck100Dpeck100 Posts: 10,912 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Mike I am making my way through the article and I got back into buying cards one night on EBAY in 2006 when I bought a few 1989 Upper Deck Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie cards too!!


    That card was as good as a bar of gold when I was 10. This was the card along with the David Robinson Rookie in the 1989 Hoops that changed card collecting for ever!


  • ThoseBackPagesThoseBackPages Posts: 4,871 ✭✭
    Mike is a great person. i am proud to call him my friend.
    Big Fan of: HOF Post War RC, Graded RCs
    WTB: PSA 1 - PSA 3 Centered, High Eye Appeal 1950's Mantle
  • cadets68cadets68 Posts: 596 ✭✭✭
    I remember reading along as the story unfolded in real time here on the boards. I never said much, but was very moved by the events. Seeing them recapped in this article was incredible.

    I have never had any dealings with Mike, but recently met him at the Chicago Sun Times show. What a strong person.

    Inspiring.

    Shawn

    After those four National League games, Gorman Thomas was never the same, and neither were the Brewers, and come to think of it neither was I.

    Josh Wilker - Cardboard Gods
  • BPorter26BPorter26 Posts: 3,499 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice article on a great person and his family. image
    "EVERYBODY LOVE EVERYBODY IT SAYS IT RIGHT THERE ON THE WALL" - JACKIE MOON
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭
    Bump for those that missed it. Thoughts and prayers continue to go out, my friend.
    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • DoublestrikerDoublestriker Posts: 547 ✭✭
    Mike is one of the most kind hearted people I know!
  • detroitfan2detroitfan2 Posts: 3,337 ✭✭✭✭
    This post needs to remain near the top for a long time, although the way the last few days have been, it's hard to believe that the message boards described in the article are these very same message boards.
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    they are the same. the people who frequent these boards are clinical goldmines who feed on obsessions.

    and we are all very much the same people who feel the need to reach out to someone like Mike Kelley.

    a real man and a hero to his family.
  • cpamikecpamike Posts: 5,566 ✭✭✭
    Mike is such a tremendous friend and inspiration to me. He is the same in person as he is on these boards and I am privileged to have gotten to know him.

    This board has many great members and it is nice to be reminded of that from time to time.
    "The woods are lovely, dark and deep.
    But I have promises to keep,
    And miles to go before I sleep,
    And miles to go before I sleep."

    "Life is what happens to you while you're busy making other plans."

    Collecting:
    Any unopened Baseball cello and rack packs and boxes from the 1970's and early 1980s.
  • dtkk49adtkk49a Posts: 2,489 ✭✭✭
    Bless you Mike and your family.
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  • Big80sBig80s Posts: 2,758 ✭✭✭
    Fantastic article, Mike! I'm very proud of SMR covering a story like this. There's a lot more to this hobby than just dollar value.

    Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays!
    Let's Rip It: PackGeek.com
    Jeff
  • cincyredlegscincyredlegs Posts: 2,032 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Mike is such a tremendous friend and inspiration to me. He is the same in person as he is on these boards and I am privileged to have gotten to know him.

    This board has many great members and it is nice to be reminded of that from time to time. >>



    +100

    I not only consider Mike a true friend but have had the pleasure to know and spend time with his kids. Kudos for PSA for writing the story and doing it nicely.

    Mark
    Project:

    T206 Set - 300/524
  • HoofHeartedHoofHearted Posts: 2,537 ✭✭
    What a beautiful and moving article on an inspirational story.

    Thank you for sharing, Mike. It was, and will continue to be, a labor of love for you...
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  • lahmejoonlahmejoon Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭✭
    That was a very nice article. image
  • CooptownCooptown Posts: 397 ✭✭✭
    Bump
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