Remember Mickey Hatcher’s giant glove? Bip Roberts’ sombrero? Brian Harper and the giant portable phone? Jay Johnstone donning the ‘Budweiser Broccabella’? If you collected cards in the 1980s and early 90s, you do. The latest issue of Sports Illustrated caught up with several former players pictured on some crazy cards and re-created the photos with the players as they are … [Read more...] about Notebook: SI Catches Up With Crazy Card Photo Subjects
John Rogers
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
Rogers’ Lawyer Admits Criminal Investigation Underway
It may not come as a surprise, but the attorney for Arkansas sports memorabilia and photo dealer John Rogers admits his client is the subject of a criminal investigation. In a letter written this week to a judge handling one of the many suits filed against Rogers over unpaid loans, attorney Brett Myers says Rogers has been advised by his criminal defense attorney not to … [Read more...] about Rogers’ Lawyer Admits Criminal Investigation Underway
Value of Conlon Photos Part of Complex Equation
An archive of original glass plate negatives from legendary baseball photographer Charles Conlon remains in limbo as courts sort through various claims to the large collection. Dealer John Rogers paid The Sporting News $1 million for more than 8,300 images in the Conlon Collection in 2010. He sold off a 25% ownership stakes to a private individual in the Bay Area later that … [Read more...] about Value of Conlon Photos Part of Complex Equation
Offer for Rogers’ Business Interests Lacks Financing; Concern for Conlon Photos
A reported $59 million offer for photo archive businesses and sports memorabilia assets once controlled by an Arkansas man is no longer a viable option. Arkansas Business reported Tuesday that the offer, supposedly made by an Atlanta area group called Red Alert Media Matrix, no longer has the financing needed to complete the deal. A filing in Pulaski County Circuit court … [Read more...] about Offer for Rogers’ Business Interests Lacks Financing; Concern for Conlon Photos
1924 Babe Ruth Bat at Center of Latest Rogers Lawsuit
The number of lawsuits against former sports memorabilia dealer and photo archive business owner John Rogers now totals six after attorneys for two Wisconsin men filed last week, accusing Rogers of making up a fake sales agreement that cost them a valuable Babe Ruth game bat. Rogers’ ex-wife, Angelica Rogers and the businesses they owned, Sports Cards Plus and Rogers Photo … [Read more...] about 1924 Babe Ruth Bat at Center of Latest Rogers Lawsuit
Report: FBI Raid Included Cards Listed as Rogers Loan Collateral
As a growing stack of lawsuits against him continues, questions are mounting about the collateral Arkansas sports memorabilia dealer and photo archivist John Rogers listed in exchange for millions of dollars in bank loans that remain unpaid. According to Arkansas Business, federal agents hauled out a double-lock safe containing what Rogers claimed were valuable … [Read more...] about Report: FBI Raid Included Cards Listed as Rogers Loan Collateral
Second Former Business Partner Suing Rogers
Legal claims against sports memorabilia and photograph dealer John Rogers now exceed $40 million. The latest to file suit against the Arkansas man is a second former business partner who claims Rogers lured him into investing in bogus arrangements to flip high-end sports cards, memorabilia and photo archives that were never completed. According to the lawsuit filed this … [Read more...] about Second Former Business Partner Suing Rogers
Notes: Biggio, the HOF and TriStar, Bank vs Rogers, Topps Movie?
Craig Biggio was scheduled to sign 500 items for TriStar Productions in the wake of his Hall of Fame election. The company has an exclusive deal with the first Houston Astro to be elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. His first public autograph session as a new member will be Feb. 15 at NRG Arena in Houston as part of Tristar's winter card and memorabilia show. The … [Read more...] about Notes: Biggio, the HOF and TriStar, Bank vs Rogers, Topps Movie?
Receiver Appointed in Rogers Case
An Arkansas judge has placed four businesses once controlled by sports memorabilia and photo dealer John Rogers into receivership. According to Arkansas Business, Pulaski County Circuit Court Judge Chris Piazza appointed Michael McAfee as receiver for Sports Card Plus Inc., Planet Giant LLC, Digital Stock Planet LLC and Photo Archive Partners LLC. A brief hearing was held … [Read more...] about Receiver Appointed in Rogers Case