A man known for bringing a handful of Major League Baseball hall of famers to Galesburg has died. David Beversdorf was a longtime organizer of a local baseball card and sports memorabilia show that helped bring stars like Joe DiMaggio, Willie Mays, Pete Rose and Ozzie Smith to Galesburg in the 1980s. Beversdorf, who battled Parkinson's disease, died Saturday, Sept. 24 in OSF St. Mary Medical Center. He was 83. Beversdorf is well-known as one of the most successful fundraisers for charities and organizations in Galesburg history. Obituary: David D. Beversdorf June 23, 1939 ~ September 24, 2022 He was president of the booster club at Carl Sandburg College, where he learned the art of raising money. He took his skills to Galesburg High School, where he spearheaded numerous fund-raising efforts that totaled over $500,000. He is a member of the Galesburg Athletic Hall of Fame. Over the years, Beversdorf worked to raise funds for churches, mainly through organizing and promoting count