The case was wide reaching and complex, but the John Rogers fraud saga was broken down into a 20-minute segment on CNBC’s American Greed this week. As part of the story, a show producer Interviewed Rogers by phone at the Arkansas federal prison where he’s serving a 12-year sentence. In it: Rogers claims he forged Muhammad Ali’s signature 10,000 times … [Read more...] about Editor’s Blog: Rogers Talks; Topps Limited; Mattingly Card Pulled in Hometown
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Fake Signed Bats From Rogers Case Total in Hundreds After Latest Donation
John Rogers produced at least hundreds of fake autographed bats and baseballs during his reign of deceit before the FBI caught up with him. We know that now after another large donation of bats that once carried bogus signatures of some baseball's all-time greats was made to a youth baseball program in his home state. Rogers, a former sports memorabilia … [Read more...] about Fake Signed Bats From Rogers Case Total in Hundreds After Latest Donation
Notes: Rogers’ Fakes; Doerr Collection Consigned; Detroit Shops Profiled; Griffey RC Negative at Auction
It is the hobby's wildest fraud scheme, perpetrated by one man who stayed busy swindling banks, collectors and old friends for millions of dollars. John Rogers is in for a lengthy stay in federal prison after pleading guilty to federal charges. He faked memorabilia and trading cards, creating a phony bunch of assets like old game-worn uniforms, awards and high-end … [Read more...] about Notes: Rogers’ Fakes; Doerr Collection Consigned; Detroit Shops Profiled; Griffey RC Negative at Auction
FBI: Rogers’ Long, Expensive Fraud Trail Included Forging Player Autographs
There have been a lot of fraud cases involving sports memorabilia over the years. The best known is Operation Bullpen, which received national publicity after a massive forgery ring was uncovered in the late 1990s. Innumerable fake autographs were dumped on an unsuspecting public in a scheme that went on for several years. No case, however, has … [Read more...] about FBI: Rogers’ Long, Expensive Fraud Trail Included Forging Player Autographs
Notes: Rogers Serving in AR; Wooden Jersey Story; T206 Cobbs, Joe Louis Arena Seat Sale
Arkansas sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist John Rogers, who was sentenced to 12 years in prison for fraud last December, is serving his prison sentence not far from home. Rogers is housed at the low security federal correctional institution in Forrest City, AR. He won’t be eligible for release until April of 2028. Federal prosecutors say the 45-year-old … [Read more...] about Notes: Rogers Serving in AR; Wooden Jersey Story; T206 Cobbs, Joe Louis Arena Seat Sale
1935 Schutter-Johnson Cards Featured Unique Artwork
The 1935 Schutter-Johnson cards were a unique set compared to others in the era. While colorful artwork (i.e. Goudey sets) and real black and white photos, such as those used in the 1939 Play Ball set, were common, the 1935 Schutter-Johnson set relied on cartoon images drawn by a former player. Here's more on this little-known pre-war set. 1935 Schutter-Johnson Basics The … [Read more...] about 1935 Schutter-Johnson Cards Featured Unique Artwork
Rogers Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison
Former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist John Rogers was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison plus three years of probation in a Chicago federal courtroom on Wednesday. He's also been told to pay $23 million in restitution to victims. The North Little Rock, AR man faces what’s believed to be the most severe punishment for any sports collectible-related … [Read more...] about Rogers Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison
U.S. Attorneys Seek 13-Year Sentence for Rogers Plus Restitution
Christmas is less than a week away but a federal judge may hand former sports memorabilia and photograph dealer John Rogers a big lump of coal on Wednesday. U.S. Attorney John Lausch is asking Judge Thomas Durkin to put the North Little Rock, Arkansas man in prison for over 13 years—and hand him a bill for $23.6 million in restitution to banks and others he … [Read more...] about U.S. Attorneys Seek 13-Year Sentence for Rogers Plus Restitution
Notes: Judge Orders Rogers Jailed; Man Charged with Lying About Stolen Stuff: Kobe Jersey on Pawn Stars
A new sentencing date has been set for John Rogers, the former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist accused of fraud. That's the good news for the Arkansas man who has already pleaded guilty in a bizarre and long-running case involving fake memorabilia he's accused of creating. The bad news? New accusations have landed him in jail. Rogers was … [Read more...] about Notes: Judge Orders Rogers Jailed; Man Charged with Lying About Stolen Stuff: Kobe Jersey on Pawn Stars
Feds Seek 141-Month Sentence, $22 Million Restitution in Rogers Fraud Case
Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to hand former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist John Rogers a prison sentence of nearly 12 years. In a sentencing memorandum filed last week, Acting U.S. Attorney Joel R. Levin added new accusations and spelled out other claims against the former college football lineman who pleaded guilty last March to one count … [Read more...] about Feds Seek 141-Month Sentence, $22 Million Restitution in Rogers Fraud Case