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Randall Ruble --- "Rube"
I apologize if there was a post already -- but if not just wanted to let some of the "older" members here that a past fan favorite "Rube" sadly passed away -- Oct 15
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So sorry to hear this. Haven't heard that name in years, had recently been wondering about Rube. Had some fun nights in chat years ago! RIP
Always stinks to hear of the death of a board member. RIP Rube
Awful news, I have so many PM’s back and forth from him years ago. He was a crazy guy but a very good guy, I had a lot of fun with him here and over at Matt’s. ( Lawnmowerman) private forum. He was a Vietnam Veteran too. Sad news
RIP. Prayers for the family.
Randy was a good guy! He was a trip late at Night when he got lubed up and got going. There was a ton personality on this board at one time. It’s kind of sad to think about all the guys that have come and gone. RIP Randy
I collect: 80’s Rookies and 86 Fleer Basketball
RIP Rube. I enjoyed your posts from long ago.
Old Rube was a trip, I have one of his autographed cards he had made some years back I will try to see if I have it in my photobucket
RIP Randy
RIP my friend. I will miss you.
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Ralph
RIP Randy
Very sad to hear that about Randy.
One of the most fun posters I've ever seen on the internet.
He will be missed.
RIP
So sorry to hear of Randy’s passing. RIP Rube!
What a bummer. :'(
RIP Randy
Collecting: Topps 1952-79, Bowman 1952-55, OPC 1965-71, and Pre-War White Sox cards
Very sad.
Just looked up his obit.
There was rumor that he passed a while back and his son was posting.
Randy and I served in Vietnam at the same time - tho I was in the North and he in the south if memory serves.
We were both in the Infantry - tho I didn't serve at the time in that branch while in Vietnam. I did 31 yrs in the Army; not sure how many Randy did but he was very proud of his service - as he should.
Randy was a "fun" guy to have around - ya never knew what he was gonna say? It was "lively."
I sure miss the "old days" here - if anyone here remembers our "Saturday nite-fests?" And - of course - the Open Forum!
Good bye my old friend.
RIP Randy. One of the good guys of this forum. This used to be filled with so much personality and activity, it really was fun. Thanks to some trolls and the mods handing out bans like they were going out of style, it's really sucked the life out of this place.
I thought he had passed earlier too?? Must be he was banned so long ago?? He was definitely a fun read with his posts and another good one gone!!
I recall him having one heck of an autograph collection......
RIP Rube
IMF
Peace Rube, thanks for the fun.
RIP Randy! Sad to read this today.
Mike, I remember those days. Some great reading here back then!
Years ago someone started a "poster of the year" thread for this forum. If I'm remembering right, Mike won the award the first year in which the vote likely was unanimous...and I think Randy won it the second year.
I can't recollect who won it the third year, the interest may have fizzled out by then perhaps due to nobody really being a clear third choice?
Hiya Kirk
I just checked my PM record - here's a PM from him - he was always amusing.
For those who don't know/remember - before Jackie, Carol Bennett was SportsMod2 and responsible for bamming Randy and also me once.
Randy was quite effective in yanking Carol's chain from what I remember.
Randy was booted somewhere around 2009.
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For some reason the old guy has been on my mind lately. He was a cantankerous guy (that is putting it mildly) but he was a great guy and someone who always had an opinion but if you were his friend he loved ya. Farewell my good friend.......farewell!!
Man, Rube was a fun guy.
Collector of Pittsburgh Pirates cards for a slightly less stupid reason.
My Pirates Collection
Great board member for sure. He will be missed.
Rube was one of a kind. I remember many a late night chat with him. RIP Randy.
I think Randy would like seeing many of the old "faces" that have commented on this post that don't post much here anymore. But obviously still lurking!
He lived about 30 miles away and we chatted quite a bit on here, but never met up.
RIP Rube
I'll probably get hate messages for this, but which Randy Rube passed away? There's a senior, and a junior.
For those that didn't know, the Rube that posted here on the boards was the son living through the dad's persona as the goofy crazy Vietnam vet. Senior Rube doesn't even collect sportscards. Regardless, RIP randy
You know this how??
This was talked about over on another board. The one that banned members went to.
This is 100% correct.
Whatever is the story, his Ebay sales are still active:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/rube26105/m.html?_trksid=p3692
Item location:
Vienna, West Virginia, United States
RANDALL'S OBITUARY
Randall L. Ruble, 70, of Vienna, passed away October 15, 2018 at Camden Clark Medical Center.
He was born November 27, 1947 in Parkersburg, a son of the late Branard and Evelyn Deems Ruble.
Randall was raised by his grandparents Ben and Ethel Deems. He served his country proudly in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Laborer’s Union and attended the People’s Church in Boaz.
He is survived by his wife, Lenna Chris Ruble; one son, Randy Ruble of Vienna and a sister, Sue Langdon of Vienna.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, October 20, 2018 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home, Vienna with full Military Honors by American legion Post #15 of Parkersburg. Pastor Rick Kapple will officiate.
Visitation will be from 1:00-3:00 P.M., Saturday at the funeral home.
Well, that was a weird turn of events, I didn't know it was his son posting on this forum.
I thought Randy posted once pretending to be his son. Boy am I confused.
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Ralph
More on Randy - His book!
https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Yourself-Live-Journey-Darkness/dp/1641915048/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid&pldnSite=1
Killing Yourself to Live: A Journey from Darkness to Light
Paperback – February 8, 2018
by Randy Lee Ruble (Author)
sad news indeed. he'll be missed. always great post and collection.
collected CMH winners autos, they were always fun to see and hear about
great guy thank you for your service
RIP RUBE
collecting RAW Topps baseball cards 1952 Highs to 1972. looking for collector grade (somewhere between psa 4-7 condition). let me know what you have, I'll take it, I want to finish sets, I must have something you can use for trade.
looking for Topps 71-72 hi's-62-53-54-55-59, I have these sets started
Randy was a lot of fun, we used to talk a lot late at nite on the other forum. Never was quite sure exactly who he was, father or son, but he'd get pretty lit up and was always entertaining. He was generous and cared a lot about his friends.
This board, like most, has gone thru peaks and valleys. It was really lively and informative from about '01 to '04, when an event caused a lot of people to leave. It ramped up again a few years later and was really strong, and then some over reaction tamped it down. Picked up again and then a new design stiffled things a bit. It'll pick up again, it always does.
But I doubt we'll see someone like Rube again. He was one of a kind. RIP.
Always looking for N690 Kalamazoo Bats and Newsboy Cabinets
I bought a card from his Ebay account on Oct 21, 2018. Received it on the 24th.
I didn't even notice it was him until I saw the return address.
CDsNuts, 1/9/15
RIP Rube
I'll never forget your posts and the love you had for collecting.
So sorry to hear this. Randy was one of a kind. RIP my friend.
Thanks,
David (LD_Ferg)
1985 Topps Football (starting in psa 8) - #9 - started 05/21/06
In memory of Randy: