The E-Sylum:  Volume 8, Number 2, January 9, 2005, Article 11

TOMMY RYAN CLOSES COIN SHOP AND RETIRES.

Dick Johnson writes: "A number of genuine celebrities collect
coins. Few become coin dealers. One of those was Tom Ryan,
who left the entertainment business and did just that. A
musician who performed in Sammy Kaye#39;s band, with
comedians Phil Silvers (of "Sgt. Bilko" fame), Henny Youngman
and in a variety of radio shows and on Broadway stage.

When I learned Tommy Ryan was closing his coin shop in a
suburban Chicago shopping mall and retiring to Florida, it
brought back memories. He started coin dealing about the
same time Coin World started up. I remember he was a night
person (and I was a day person). He would call me at home
to give me the copy for his weekly ad in Coin World. This
often happened so late at night I was already in bed. But I
was dutiful and transcribed his ad copy. That was nearly 45
years ago.

An article in the Daily Herald by staff writer Matt Arado this
week tells of Chicago area coin collectors losing a friendly
coin dealer as Ryan closes his coin shop. The article tells a
lot about Tom Ryan (except the one fact he used to race in
sulky horse races). Read the article at: Full Story

Good luck in your Florida retirement, Tommy, old friend.
I#39;ll bet you will still be performing for your fellow retirees.
Once a showman, always a showman. Break a leg. "

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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