The popular CNBC show "American Greed" turns its attention to John Rogers in a new episode set to air Monday, October 1. Rogers, a former card shop owner turned photo archivist, was sentenced to a lengthy prison term earlier this year after admitting that he conducted a long-running fraud scheme using forged documents and phony sports memorabilia, including a doctored … [Read more...] about CNBC’s American Greed to Air Show on John Rogers Case
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Phony Autographed Bats, Balls from John Rogers Case Put to Good Use
Those fake autographs seized by the FBI during the investigation of sports memorabilia fraudster John Rogers are doing some good. More than 100 bats and dozens of baseballs carrying phony autographs were donated to an inner city youth baseball program on the south side of Chicago. Teenagers who play in the Amateur City Elite (ACE) program received the new … [Read more...] about Phony Autographed Bats, Balls from John Rogers Case Put to Good Use
Arrest Warrant for John Rogers; New Lawsuit Filed
A bench warrant has been issued for the arrest of former sports memorabilia dealer John Rogers who is now facing a contempt order over his refusal to provide asset information to First Arkansas Bank & Trust. A report by Arkansas Business says bank officials will try to have him arrested if Rogers continues to “stonewall collection efforts on its $15 million judgment … [Read more...] about Arrest Warrant for John Rogers; New Lawsuit Filed
John Rogers Photo Archive Tally: 32 million in 15 months
John Rogers has always been a collector, but the Arkansas businessman found it bittersweet when he'd finish a complete set of vintage cards. The part he liked best...the search for missing pieces...was over. Now, he's turned one part of his hobby into a thriving business where the thrill of the hunt never ends. Rogers is the man behind the John Rogers Photo Archive. … [Read more...] about John Rogers Photo Archive Tally: 32 million in 15 months
Notes: Pittsburgh Show Postponed; SP Jeter Nets $140K; Rogers Pal Gets Prison
A fifth major sports card and memorabilia show is off the spring calendar in the wake of the Coronavirus. Mainline Autographs’ Jim DiCandilo, promoter of the Pittsburgh Show in Monroeville, announced Thursday that the event would be postponded following the latest recommendations from the CDC and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf. The show will instead take place … [Read more...] about Notes: Pittsburgh Show Postponed; SP Jeter Nets $140K; Rogers Pal Gets Prison
Rogers’ Ex-Girlfriend Avoids Jail Time in Phony Memorabilia Case
A 44-year-old Little Rock, Arkansas woman has been sentenced to three years probation, restitution and community service time for her role in a fake sports memorabilia scheme. Amber Michelle Davis, 44, a former girlfriend of convicted fraudster John Rogers, helped him create some of the fake items. Rogers, 46, is currently serving a 12-year prison sentence for a scheme … [Read more...] about Rogers’ Ex-Girlfriend Avoids Jail Time in Phony Memorabilia Case
Pal Pleads Guilty to Helping Rogers Scam Buyers with Phony Memorabilia
An Arkansas man has admitted to helping disgraced former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist John Rogers commit fraud. John Alexander McLean, 59, of Little Rock, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud in a federal courtroom there Wednesday. He says that from about June 2016 until November 2017, he helped Rogers make up stories about the fake memorabilia … [Read more...] about Pal Pleads Guilty to Helping Rogers Scam Buyers with Phony Memorabilia
Rogers’ Former Girlfriend Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
A 44-year-old Arkansas woman has pleaded guilty to federal wire fraud charges for her role in the sale of phony sports memorabilia peddled by disgraced former memorabilia dealer and photo archivist John Rogers. In court papers filed last week in a Little Rock, Amber Michelle Davis admitted that between May 2016 and September 2017 she worked with Rogers and another person … [Read more...] about Rogers’ Former Girlfriend Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud
Notes: Rogers-Related Suit; Big Price for Doncic Jersey; Tribute to Late Dealer
A new lawsuit claims loan officials didn't authenticate collateral put up by convicted fraudster John Rogers leaving one man on the hook for a $900,000 loan. William "Mac" Hogan, who invested money with the former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist, filed the suit in Arkansas recently. According to Arkansas Business, Hogan filed the suit against Stephen … [Read more...] about Notes: Rogers-Related Suit; Big Price for Doncic Jersey; Tribute to Late Dealer
Group of Rare Mort Rogers Cards Coming to Auction
Were they the first baseball cards or just the first really nice scorecards? A case can be made that Maxson Mortimer "Mort" Rogers created both. The former player turned entrepreneur spent 1871 rolling out some fancy scorecards he sold to fans. Today, they're among the scarcest, most desirable pieces of early baseball history. Early next year, Heritage … [Read more...] about Group of Rare Mort Rogers Cards Coming to Auction