Category Archives: Memorabilia

Alabama disassociates itself with local clothing store

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Mauri Miller

Although it seems as if the store was in compliance with rules, Alabama has disassociated itself from local clothing store T-Town Menswear and its owner Stan Albetar. ‘Bama compliance director Mike Ward said in a statement that Albetar appeared to … finish reading Alabama disassociates itself with local clothing store

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Brothers fight over baseball collection after father’s death

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Roy Kessel

One of the hardest things for parents to watch (or think about) is their children fighting over money and possessions after their death.  Yet despite the frequency of this occurrence, few parents have properly planned for this eventuality or discussed … finish reading Brothers fight over baseball collection after father’s death

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NCAA back on OSU investigation trail

Posted on July 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Maybe the NCAA should just set up a branch office in Columbus.  With everything that has transpired at OSU, it would probably be cheaper for the NCAA to house some of its investigative staff there rather than having them travel … finish reading NCAA back on OSU investigation trail

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Gee claims NCAA done with OSU, but then Pryor golfing allegations surface

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Just as OSU thinks it was done with NCAA investigation new reports surfaced today that Terrelle Pryor was given free access to a golf club, some of which occurred before he even took the field for OSU. President Gordon Gee said … finish reading Gee claims NCAA done with OSU, but then Pryor golfing allegations surface

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Pryor done at OSU, many more likely to follow

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

While the storm has been brewing around Terrelle Pryor, he is not likely to be the last OSU player to depart the program once the full scale of the investigation and the details are unveiled.  But Pryor is gone and … finish reading Pryor done at OSU, many more likely to follow

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Ohio State mess continues to grow, fallout everywhere

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The mess at Ohio State is far from over.  Despite the resignation of Jim Tressel on Memorial Day, Ohio State is far from completing the investigation into all of the problems relating to car dealerships and tattoos.  Tressel’s resignation letter … finish reading Ohio State mess continues to grow, fallout everywhere

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Columbus Tattoo Parlor owner at center of OSU problems charged with drug trafficking, money laundering

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Roy Kessel

(AP)  A tattoo parlor owner who bought Ohio State football memorabilia was charged Friday in federal court with drug trafficking and money laundering, though his attorney said there’s no connection with the scandal unfolding over the sale of the items. Edward … finish reading Columbus Tattoo Parlor owner at center of OSU problems charged with drug trafficking, money laundering

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Met’s Clubhouse manager arrested

Posted on May 11, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The Mets announced the arrest of clubhouse manager Charlie Samuels after a gambling investigation turned into a case of extensive unauthorized memorabilia sales. The questions are how much memorabilia was involved and the total number of people that were part … finish reading Met’s Clubhouse manager arrested

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Vikings stadium bill will include extra taxes on many

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

The bill proposed by two legislators seems to be on target to help get the needed financing but it will come at a price for the athletes and the team. Two Republican legislators sent a letter outlining the plan, according … finish reading Vikings stadium bill will include extra taxes on many

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Did LeSean McCoy stiff a nightclub?

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Paul Domowitch of the Philadelphia Daily News writes that LeSean McCoy was scheduled to appear March 11 at a nightclub in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., for a meet and greet.  According to Bentley’s (the club where the event was to be held) … finish reading Did LeSean McCoy stiff a nightclub?

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Tressel fined $250,000, suspended two games; was it enough?

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Ohio State suspended Coach Jim Tressel for two games and fined him $250,000.   The fine itself seems quite hefty and more unusual than efforts taken in most situations.  Tressel was also publicly reprimanded and required to give a public apology.  … finish reading Tressel fined $250,000, suspended two games; was it enough?

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OJ Simpson appeal turned down

Posted on February 2, 2011 by Roy Kessel

A trio of Nevada Supreme Court justices issued a terse two-word order Wednesday rejecting O.J. Simpson’s request to revive the appeal of his conviction in a Las Vegas casino-hotel room heist. “Rehearing denied,” the three justices said. Simpson lawyer Malcolm … finish reading OJ Simpson appeal turned down

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FBI searching for Stanley Cup winning puck

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Roy Kessel

Well you might have thought that it was just Chicago searching for the puck from Patrick Kane’s game winning goal in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup in Philadelphia. But according to a Chicago Tribune report today, the FBI has … finish reading FBI searching for Stanley Cup winning puck

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WTL: Is it wrong to get opponent’s autograph?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Not according to Cowboys RB Tashard Choice who sought Michael Vick’s autorgraph, allegedly for a 2 year old relative. I think players get autographs from and for each other all of the time.  The issue that allowed this to get … finish reading WTL: Is it wrong to get opponent’s autograph?

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Ornstein sentenced to eight months in prison

Posted on November 20, 2010 by Roy Kessel

Marketing agent Michael Ornstein has been sentenced to 8 months in prison as a result of his guilty plea to federal charges regarding scalping Super Bowl tickets, making phony statements and selling jerseys that weren’t worn in games.  Sports Business Journal reported … finish reading Ornstein sentenced to eight months in prison

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Original Naismith rules up for auction

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Roy Kessel

The original rules for the game of basketball penned by James Naismith have been put up for auction to benefit Naismith International Basketball Foundation.  According to the ESPN report, the 113 year old set of 13 rules is expected to … finish reading Original Naismith rules up for auction

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