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schubert1970
05-14-2009, 12:16 PM
I noticed this item on Ebay last week, and it intregued me enough to re-read to Dowd report. While reading the report, there are 40 to 50 photo copies of exhibits that you can look at (banks statements, checks etc.), I couldn't believe that one of those exhibits is actually this check. I know it's not a game used item, but this was actual evidence used to give Pete the boot.
33bird
05-14-2009, 06:05 PM
Yea, I would have bought it but I just didn't have the dough right now. Pretty infamous check.
schubert1970
05-14-2009, 10:19 PM
Yea, I would have bought it but I just didn't have the dough right now. Pretty infamous check.


I thought your post of meeting Pete was awsome. Did you see the monitor on his table showing the horse races? When I saw him he was sitting at his table betting on the horses, then when I needed his sig, he turned down the volume and was super nice. His hands are freaking huge!

I had him sign a black MLB baseball with a gold pen "I'm sorry I bet on baseball". I'll get framed with the check and send you some pics when I get done, should look sweet.
33bird
05-14-2009, 10:26 PM
You won the check? Awesome. Seriously, that's a part of baseball history. A bad part-but still history.
schubert1970
05-14-2009, 10:41 PM
You won the check? Awesome. Seriously, that's a part of baseball history. A bad part-but still history.


I was so excited this morning I forgot to mention that I won the auction.
sportscentury
05-14-2009, 10:41 PM
Yes, this is a very cool item. I had not seen it... and if I had, I would have been tempted to place a bid. Nice pick-up.
suicide_squeeze
05-15-2009, 09:15 AM
schu.....

What was your winning bid? I'm curious....
schubert1970
05-15-2009, 09:27 AM
schu.....

What was your winning bid? I'm curious....

$670

I though it was a good deal, I'm sure others would think I paid
too much. If the check was not shown in the Dowd Report, I wouldn't have bought it.
sportscentury
05-15-2009, 01:06 PM
$670

I though it was a good deal, I'm sure others would think I paid
too much. If the check was not shown in the Dowd Report, I wouldn't have bought it.

I think it's a good price. Congrats.
33bird
05-15-2009, 02:56 PM
I agree. If you ever want to sell or trade let me know.
David
05-16-2009, 04:06 AM
Normally a Rose check wouldn't be near that much, but if yours was a Dowd Report exhibit I would think the price was fair.
suicide_squeeze
05-16-2009, 11:45 AM
schubert1970,

Would you please be so kind as to contact me via email? I want to ask you a private question or two about that auction.

Thank you much, email below.

Steve

suicide_squeeze@roadrunner.com
schubert1970
05-16-2009, 12:14 PM
schubert1970,

Would you please be so kind as to contact me via email? I want to ask you a private question or two about that auction.

Thank you much, email below.

Steve

suicide_squeeze@roadrunner.com

Steve,

Sure. It's achubert1970@yahoo.com
schubert1970
05-16-2009, 12:15 PM
Steve,

Sure. It's achubert1970@yahoo.com


geezzz, it can't even proof my own typing. It's schubert1970@yahoo.com
dcgreg25
05-16-2009, 12:22 PM
Great pick up! I am sure it will be a nice conversation piece for your collection. Congrats!
slambam
05-18-2009, 11:24 AM
Wow, he must have really sucked at betting. Awesome piece of memorabilia.
sportscentury
05-18-2009, 11:36 AM
Wow, he must have really sucked at betting. Awesome piece of memorabilia.

From what I understand, this would have to have been one of Pete's smaller gambling debts. It's unfortunate - he has a terrible problem.
mattmont24
05-18-2009, 03:42 PM
From what I understand, this would have to have been one of Pete's smaller gambling debts. It's unfortunate - he has a terrible problem.
A terrible gambling problem is when Jordan lost 1.2 million in one night at the Hardrock Casino here in Tampa during superbowl weekend!

From what I understand he had a blackjack table to himself and bet 10K per hand and played the full table.