Marshall Fogel
 

My buddy Darren Rovell at CNBC did a piece on Marshall. For all interested, here is the link


http://www.cnbc.com/id/33505957?__so...now|blog|2009|

Regards
Rich

I spoke to Marshall a few times on the phone when I started VCP and he was so helpful to getting us started. A extremely nice person and an amazing collection.

Wow that is crazy what a great story !

Thank you!
 

Thank you for that... I've sold both him and Olbermann a bunch of cards over the years and I always love seeing stories about them!

I like how he just has a Joe DiMaggio wornen jersey sitting on a shelf.

Great story, thanks for the link.

His 51, 52, and 53 Mantle's are simply amazing. What Gems his collection holds.
I also think that it's cool that he still has his first baseball card.
What a spectacular collection!

I wish Leon could get him to speak at the Net54 dinner.

speak
 

Well, first of all it's not set in stone I will do a Net54 Dinner in 2010. I am on the fence about it. If we do have a dinner I might be able to get Marshall, who I have a pretty good rapport with, to speak. He used to participate on the old board a little bit. I need to give him a call soon so will ask about it.....

Well, first of all it's not set in stone I will do a Net54 Dinner in 2010. I am on the fence about it.


why's that? the dinner rules.

work?
 

So far I have enjoyed putting the dinners together. With everything going on with me right now I am just not sure. Also, we have had sponsorship before and there is no definite sponsorship in the future. I can foot part of it but probably not all of it. Have you ever put together a party for 175+ people, at a place you know nothing about, with dinner and with an open bar for 6 hours? It's not a 2 hour project to get it done.....We will see. I would say I am 50/50 on it. Now, if someone else (Jeff) wants to handle it....then I am all for going and having a good time and having no worries....As I said, we shall see....

If you don't do the dinner, could you maybe turn your attention to getting Net54ers reduced parking rates at the National?

very cool piece. fun to watch seems to be a true collector who turned it into an investment.

sure I'll do it... everyone meet me at Huslter Club after the show. Done and done.

Leon,
I really appreciate all the effort and money you have put into the Net 54 dinners in the past. They are definitely one of the highlights of the National. I know I speak for a lot of people when I say that. I hope you reconsider. I have no doubt that individuals would be happy to pay their fair share if there is not a sponsor/partial sponsor. But of course, it would still take time to organize the details.
Jim

P.S. I second the nomination of Marshall Fogel as a speaker. That was a great little video piece.

JimB

Predictions for 2010 (If Jeff takes over the dinner planning):

Dinner will cost more (read: not free).
Food may be worse.
Open bar will become a cash bar.

But... the entertainment will be, how should I say it... livelier!


(Remind everyone to bring lots of single dollar bills, and bail money.)


:eek:

Fogel
 

Many thanks, Rich!!!
a great piece.

best,

barry

What ? The Net54 dinner is the highlight of my National experience. No Net54 dinner ? Say it ain't so. :(

Terrific video! Thanks for linking it for us to watch!