United for DC preparing an incredible online auction for the end of Nov and early Dec. Let me tell you folks, I've seen a "sneak preview" of the items being offered and some of them are absolutely incredible. There are a couple that truly are "priceless" and include stuff from several of the Championship years. I'll be sending out a mailing to our members and posting more info on the Barra site when it becomes available. Look for some new stories on the Barra site this weekend including a travel diary and news about our offseason "awards night".
This guy:https://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/member.php?u=8054 John_Harkes_6 Tends to enter/win/acquire many game worn jerseys. There is a theory that JH6 actually owns all of the United jerseys and leases them back to the team on a game by game basis.
Gotcha and thanks for the reply. I presume he isn't the same John Harkes that used to play for the USA then? Just someone who uses JH6 as a username? Bit of useless information for you. Did you know that John Harkes used to play for Forest? He made 3 appearances in 99 until a foot injury ended his 'loan' spell (I think) with us!
Not quite, though Doug (JH6) is a big fan. Wasn't that Harksie loan deal part of a flurry of deals that Forrest did in a failed bid to stay in the EPL?
I remember seeing Harkesy with his a$$ on fire getting torched for like 6 goals by those Man U fvckers that year. --I saw a lot more of him on TV then I care to remember from that game. It usually consisted of seeing him running backwards a step too slowly
Ugh - I remember that one, and sadly, I think the score was 8-1. Harkes was brought in to Forest on loan by Big Ron Atkinson (who knew Harkes from coaching him in his glory days at Sheffield Wednesday). Harkesy played right back - disastrously, as in Gelnovatch-level disastrously. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer came on as a sub in the ManUre game, and scored something like 4 goals in the 2nd half.
Any more news on this yet? Or did UfDC just skip the E-Bay fees and send it all directly to JH6? BTW - Hopefully Oscar got my check today and i'm officially part of the Barra now (though why I chose you guys when I don't drink is beyond me ). -dave
The irony of the situation is that your hard earned $$$ is going to buy our first keg. Welcome aboard amigo.....
That might not be a good idea. I'm a "bit" insane on the road. I'd hate to be responsible for you "returning" all your beer -dave
If $20 is all you are spending on kegs, then maybe I need to find a group with better tastes (i may not drink it, but I do know the difference ) -dave
i talked to catherine this morning and there was technical glitch that slowed things down. they expect everything to be ready to go today.
How/where are you finding it? A search of "united for dc" isn't giving me anything but some Freddy rookie cards. -dave
WASHINGTON, DC (November 30, 2004) - United for D.C. - the charitable arm of D.C. United - announced today details of the organization’s second annual on-line holiday auction. The on-line auction will run today through Monday, December 13th, with starting bids ranging from $25 to $300. Items to be “won” were donated to United for D.C. from a host of professional sports franchises worldwide. Money raised through the auction will go towards funding programs such as United Reads, Kicks for Kids and the Community Grants initiative. In addition, D.C. United tree ornaments are being awarded to those making a $20 donation to the foundation. All proceeds from this program will also go to United for D.C. in support of its community efforts. “United for D.C. is thrilled to be able to offer these unique and exciting items for auction to donors and sports fans,” said Catherine Marquette, Executive Director of United for D.C. and Community & Fan Relations Director for D.C. United. “The auction will be a great way to culminate a successful fundraising year for the charity.” D.C. United auction items include: a 2004 D.C. United long-sleeved adidas White Jersey (Size Medium) autographed by Freddy Adu, a 2004 Opening Day Poster autographed by Freddy Adu, a 2004 D.C. United adidas White Jersey (Size X-Large) autographed by the 2004 MLS Cup Championship team, a D.C. United Kappa Logo-ed Soccer Ball autographed by the 2004 MLS Cup Championship team, a Limited Edition 1996 MLS Cup Inaugural Champions adidas Leather Jacket (Size Large), a 1996 MLS Cup Inaugural Champions adidas T-shirt (Size X-Large) autographed by the 1996 team, Nick Rimando Autographed Nike Goalkeeper Gloves, Troy Perkins Autographed adidas Goalkeeper Gloves and a 2000 D.C. United Ben Olsen Unity Games long-sleeved adidas Jersey (Size Large), to be personally signed. Other Major League Soccer items include: a Colorado Rapids Autographed John Spencer atletica White Jersey (Size Medium), including a 2004 team autographed soccer ball, a 2004 Western Conference Champions Kansas City Wizards Autographed Chris Klein adidas White Jersey (Size X-Large), including a Chris Klein bobblehead doll, a Kansas City Wizards adidas White Jersey (Size X-Large) autographed by Nick Garcia, including a Nick Garcia autographed player card, a Columbus Crew Autographed Edson Buddle long-sleeved adidas Gold Jersey (Size X-Large), a Columbus Crew adidas Black Jersey (Size X-Large) autographed by the 2004 Team, a New England Revolution Autographed Taylor Twellman Reebok Blue Jersey (Size X-Large), a San Jose Earthquakes Autographed Landon Donovan Nike White Jersey (Size X-Large), includes a Landon Donovan autographed player card and 2004 team autographed soccer ball, a Chicago Fire Autographed Chris Armas Puma White Jersey (Size Large), including a 2004 team autographed soccer ball, a Los Angeles Galaxy Autographed Cobi Jones Nike Gold Jersey (Size Large), a Dallas Burn Nike Red Jersey (Size Large) autographed by 2002 Team, a MetroStars Nike Red Jersey (Size Large) autographed by the the 2000 Team and former D.C. United Player Doug Warren Autographed adidas Goalkeeper Gloves. Other Soccer items include: Manchester United Player Tim Howard Autographed Nike Goalkeeper Gloves, a C.D. Aguila Avia Jersey (Size Medium) autographed by the 2004 Team, a Nottingham Forest Jersey (Size Large) autographed by 2004 Team and a Boca Juniors long-sleeved Jersey (Size Large) autographed by the 2001 Team. Other items include: a Minnesota Vikings Autographed Randy Moss Reebok Jersey (Size Small), a New England Patriots Super Bowl XXXVIII Logo-ed Football autographed by Kicker Adam Vinatieri, a Rawlings Major League Baseball Official Ball autographed by Hall of Famer Jim Palmer and a Survivor Africa Baseball Hat and Photograph autographed by Survivor Ethan Zohn.