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Tribute to Robert Sacks, 1951-2000
As Told By: Dan Mathias
Views:  4983

I am sad to report that Robert Sacks passed away Friday, August 18, 2000. He was 49 years old. Robert was heavily involved in the gaming hobby for over 30 years. He gave his all, many times over. Even those who did not agree with him or his methods, usually agreed that he had the best of intentions and provided much support for the gaming hobby. He made a huge mark, and will be sorely missed. Robert's brother, Stephen, is working on wading thru Robert's things and handling his affairs. His email is: stephen.sacks@ey.com. Robert's parents' address is: David & Dorothy Sacks, 8 Seneca Court, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33411.

Robert was single. I have known Robert since the early 70's. I met him thru the Diplomacy Hobby. We were not real close, since we only saw each other a few times a year. He was a good guy. He had high blood pressure, which he apparently did not take proper care of. He appears to have died from an Aortic 'something' which basically means his Aorta burst.

Dan Mathias


I had seen Robert Sacks around at previous World Boardgame Championships and Avaloncons. I originally met him as an opponent in a game of Titan. I had the pleasure of playing a game of Axis and Allies with Robert at the World Boardgaming Champoinships on Wednesday, August 2, 2000. It was without a doubt one of the most fun games I had played at WBC 2000. In the first round of play Robert and I both argued about a rule concerning submarine conflicts. We had top call the GM over to settle the dispute. The fun part was that we were arguing in each others favor. We both enjoyed the game thourghly. Robert commented about the "too serious" nature of some the A & A games going on around us. He was glad that we were having fun. Robert continued to argue his Axis position in the game as a superior one. Even after the German were completely removed from the game Robert still insisted that Japan's position was a superior one and that any adjudication should be ruled in his favor. Even thought I think he was acting somewhat serious about his opinion, I took it as all tongue in cheek. We continued to play the game out until the alloted time was up. We both laughed and had a great time playing. This is now a game I will never forget.

I did not know Robert Sacks well, but I did get to know him during the course of a game. There probably could not be a better way to remember a person. Here is to Robert. I already miss him and I will never forget him.

Keith Levy

Keith, I really am sad to hear about Robert. What a character! I was in his final of Shogun at the WBC. I am sorry he is gone. I really enjoyed his look at games as a game. He was a true gamers gamer. He will be missed. Thanks For the Tribute to him.

Justin Thompson

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