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C Jerry Lucas (National Champ, CBB HOF, NBA HOF)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Alumni
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THAT'S A LOT OF MOOLAH. In 1962, Jerry Lucas signed his first professional contract with the ABL's Cleveland Pipers, featuring $10,000 of compensation per season and an additional $40,000 in stock options – a pretty lucrative deal then. However, the Pipers later disbanded after an ABL league merger with the NBA, sending Lucas to play his official rookie season for the Cincinnati Royals.
Over 60 years later, another lucrative deal involving Lucas has occurred, as The Columbus Dispatch's Rob Oller reported the Ohio State men's basketball legend had his Topps NBA “rookie” card sell for $24,000 more than Lucas' contract with the Pipers/Royals: $84,000 at the PWCC Marketplace Weekly Auction on June 4.
Cincinnati Royals forward Jerry Lucas (16) in action during his rookie year against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Cincinnati Gardens.
After the sale, a PWCC press release stated, "This auction sale shatters Lucas’ previous record, which was set at $8,511 in May. The reason for the record here is in large part due to scarcity in the quality of the card. This is one of only two examples of Lucas’ Topps rookie card to earn PSA’s Gem Mint 10 designation.”
I won't pretend to understand what PSA's Gem Mint 10 designation means, but that card must be rare and in fantastic condition for someone to bid $84,000 to win an auction. For comparison, most of Lucas' rookie cards cost between $11 and $4,000, depending on their condition. Congratulations to the winner for having more disposable income than I could ever hope to have. You are winning at life.
THAT'S A LOT OF MOOLAH. In 1962, Jerry Lucas signed his first professional contract with the ABL's Cleveland Pipers, featuring $10,000 of compensation per season and an additional $40,000 in stock options – a pretty lucrative deal then. However, the Pipers later disbanded after an ABL league merger with the NBA, sending Lucas to play his official rookie season for the Cincinnati Royals.
Over 60 years later, another lucrative deal involving Lucas has occurred, as The Columbus Dispatch's Rob Oller reported the Ohio State men's basketball legend had his Topps NBA “rookie” card sell for $24,000 more than Lucas' contract with the Pipers/Royals: $84,000 at the PWCC Marketplace Weekly Auction on June 4.
Cincinnati Royals forward Jerry Lucas (16) in action during his rookie year against the Los Angeles Lakers at the Cincinnati Gardens.
After the sale, a PWCC press release stated, "This auction sale shatters Lucas’ previous record, which was set at $8,511 in May. The reason for the record here is in large part due to scarcity in the quality of the card. This is one of only two examples of Lucas’ Topps rookie card to earn PSA’s Gem Mint 10 designation.”
I won't pretend to understand what PSA's Gem Mint 10 designation means, but that card must be rare and in fantastic condition for someone to bid $84,000 to win an auction. For comparison, most of Lucas' rookie cards cost between $11 and $4,000, depending on their condition. Congratulations to the winner for having more disposable income than I could ever hope to have. You are winning at life.
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Google Ohio State investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former wrestling team doctor...
US Supreme Court declines to hear Ohio State sexual abuse case, allowing survivors to sue OSU
The decision keeps in place a lower court's decision that revived unsettled cases against The Ohio State University from victims of OSU athletics physician Richard Strauss between 1978 and 1998.
news.wosu.org
So lawsuits go forward.
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Google Congressman Jim Jordan says he didn't know of Ohio State sexual abuse - ESPN
US Supreme Court declines to hear Ohio State sexual abuse case, allowing survivors to sue OSU
The decision keeps in place a lower court's decision that revived unsettled cases against The Ohio State University from victims of OSU athletics physician Richard Strauss between 1978 and 1998.
news.wosu.org
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Why I'm Leave-ing Buckeye Planet (Hiking, Gardening, Nature Stuff Discussion)
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Father, son die at Big Bend National Park - KVIA
BIG BEND NATIONAL PARK, Texas (KVIA) - A father and his two stepsons were hiking in the Marufo Vega Trail on June 23 in the extreme heat with temperatures of 119 degrees. The Big Bend National Park's Communications Center staff says they received a emergency assistance call after the youngest...
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2025 TX RB Chad Gasper (Florida Signee)
- By pnuts34
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Class: 2025
Position: RB
School: Katy (TX) Jordan
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 195 lbs
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Class: 2025
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School: Katy (TX) Jordan
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 195 lbs
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tOSU's strength and conditioning
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
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Newly added Antonio 'A.T.' Turner, an assistant strength & conditioning coach is certainly a great addition to Mickey Marotti's staff.
Turner arrives at The Ohio State University after spending a season in the SEC as a member of the Ole Miss Football team, where he held the role of assistant strength and conditioning coach. The team finished 8-5 participating in the Texas Tax Act bowl.
Turner spent a season as Director of Football Sports Performance at the University of Massachusetts. Prior to UMASS, Turner made stops at theUniversity of Florida, where he held the role of assistant strength and conditioning coach and worked with the Florida Gators football program. During his season in Gainesville, Turner helped Florida earn an 8-4 record, reach the SEC Championship Game, play in the 2020 Cotton Bowl and finish as the No. 12 team in the nation.
Prior to his appointment at Florida, Turner spent 2019 as a member of the strength and conditioning staff at Iowa State. While with the Cyclones, he worked specifically with the Cyclones football team as the season culminated in an appearance in the Camping World Bowl against Notre Dame.
Turner worked for three seasons as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Maryland between 2016-18. During his time with the Terrapins, Turner worked specifically with the football student-athletes. Prior to his arrival in College Park, Turner earned his start in collegiate football strength and conditioning as an intern with the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Turner earned his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and exercise science from Malone University (Ohio) in 2015 and was a member of the Malone football team. He holds NSCA and CSCCA certifications and recently published an article on Sorinex titled The Importance of Having A Disciplined Team.
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