Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted November 15, 2003 SportsCenter just said that Barry Bonds has told the Player's Association basically to piss off and will not allow his likeness in videogames, for BobbleHeads, Baseball cards, etc unless the companies go up to him and pay him in person for it and get his permission. Looks like Barry's a little pissed that he won't be able to juice up anymore Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Salacious Crumb Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Ummm..... doesn't the Player Association already own his likeness? Don't worry I'm sure he's about to get busted for roids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 In an ESPN.com article they say that the players sign a group licensee contract for all that stuff, and he decided not to sign. So they don't own his likeness. Yet, eventhough he didn't sign he is still part of the union which is fucking retarded. Bonds screws over the players and isn't even booted from the union?!? It makes me laugh, though. This was the year that he was finally starting to be seen like an actual, decent human (not by me, but most people) and then he pulls this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MarvinisaLunatic 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 He probably wont be included official fantasy baseball leagues like Yahoo either. If I remember correctly, Lavar Arrington sorta did the same thing (he didn't join the NFL Players Association or something of the like) and you couldn't draft him in Yahoo leagues that play IDP. Im sure videogame companies will pay the money for his likeness. Theres really only 3 Microsoft (who bought the rights to High Heat Baseball), EA Sports and Accliam. But it sorta reminds me of when Jordan was never really in games because companies wouldn't pay him for his likeness. Sports Video games are a much bigger business now though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted November 15, 2003 But it sorta reminds me of when Jordan was never really in games because companies wouldn't pay him for his likeness. Except when it came time to produce the 16-bit gem known as "Michael Jordan; Chaos in the Windy City"! Beat your opponents down by slam dunking a basketball on their head! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Art Sandusky 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 I haven't liked Bonds since he played for Pittsburgh anyway. He's only doing this because he expects to break the all-time homer record in several years. Speaking of which, after he's busted (and he WILL be, too many people dislike him to cover up the test results), they shouldn't do that asterisk next to the guy's name thing, they should strip him of all of the records he held and take him off of all-time lists. Show these players that they can't do that shit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 15, 2003 It makes me laugh, though. This was the year that he was finally starting to be seen like an actual, decent human (not by me, but most people) By who? "Barry Bonds" and "Scum of the Earth" were never really separated around here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Well, after his father died some people and media started to treat him like a sympathetic person and say he wasn't as big of a jerk as before. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Who knows what his motives are? Jordan did it, because he knew the NBA would try to cash in on him at every chance they could. The union didn't look at him in a "he's an asshole" light, when he did such. Quick question: Does the MLBPA, or any other sports league, have a say in games not sponsored by them? (Charles Barkley: Shut Up And Jam, Sammy Sosa Baseball, etc.). He's an asshole for other things he's done in his career - but certainly not in this instance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Anglesault Report post Posted November 15, 2003 They were being respectful of Bobby. How could they say "Bobby Bonds, former ball player and father of biggest asshole in baseball..." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 He can have all the records he wants -- as long as he never wins a World Series ring I'm happy. Making it all official and stuff... NEW YORK -- Going, going, gone. That's what San Francisco Giants slugger Barry Bonds has told the Major League Baseball Players Association's licensing arm. Bonds informed the union that he would not be signing the organization's group licensing agreement next year and would instead pursue licensing opportunities on his own. Players usually sign the group licensing agreement, which allows companies that obtain MLBPA licenses the right to use players' names and likenesses on their products. In exchange for their rights, the players get a percentage of the sale of the products such as trading cards and video games. The signing of the agreement is usually a formality. In fact, Bonds will become the first union member in the 30-year history of the licensing program not to sign it, said Judy Heeter, director of business affairs and licensing for the MLBPA. Eric Levin, president of Pro Access Inc., which does the marketing for Bonds, declined comment. Bonds' decision will have immediate repercussions for baseball fans, who will no longer be able to purchase official Giants jerseys with the slugger's name on the back. Bonds can sell his licensing rights individually, but he will not be able to appear in MLBPA licensed products, including trading cards and video games. Heeter said Bonds can appear separately in card sets, if companies work out deals with him. "Barry, don't do this! Please, come back!" begged Bill Dully, president of Donruss trading cards. Dully says Bonds' decision not to participate in the group licensing agreement will make it very hard for card companies to capitalize on his closing in on the all-time home run crown. While Bonds is the first player to do this in baseball, the move is not unprecedented. Michael Jordan was not part of the NBA Players Association's group licensing agreement, and Washington Redskins linebacker Lavar Arrington has not signed the NFL Players Association's group licensing agreement. Heeter said she is not concerned that other MLB players will follow Bonds' lead. "I believe this situation is unique," said Heeter. "For the licensees, we provide them a one-stop shop for securing the rights to the players which would otherwise be impossible to obtain independently. For the players, we provide them with the personnel to market and protect their rights." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 On a side note, I swear that Shaquille didn't sign the NBA licensing contract, when he was originally drafted. From my memory, he didn't appear in any form of basketball game from 1993 (draft) until 1998. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted November 15, 2003 On a side note, I swear that Shaquille didn't sign the NBA licensing contract, when he was originally drafted. From my memory, he didn't appear in any form of basketball game from 1993 (draft) until 1998. I don't recall him doing that, but I can tell you he was in the NBA Jam games if nothing else. Maybe he was too busy making crappy rap albums to allow his likeness to be in video games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 On a side note, I swear that Shaquille didn't sign the NBA licensing contract, when he was originally drafted. From my memory, he didn't appear in any form of basketball game from 1993 (draft) until 1998. I don't recall him doing that, but I can tell you he was in the NBA Jam games if nothing else. Maybe he was too busy making crappy rap albums to allow his likeness to be in video games. Which versions of Jam did he appear in (i.e.: what year?) O'Neal wasn't in either of the first two editions of Jam - the original and "tournament edition". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Who were the Magic's first NBA Jam team? Anderson and Scott?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fökai 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Who were the Magic's first NBA Jam team? Anderson and Scott?... Anderson and Scott Skiles. The TE edition consisted of Penny, Anderson and Scott (with a possibility of Horace Grant replacing Scott). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Michael Jordan appears with the Chicago Bulls in Tecmo Super NBA Basketball. Not like you could tell. Oh yeah, on topic: Barry Bonds is a colossal fuckwad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkktookmybabyaway 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Who were the Magic's first NBA Jam team? Anderson and Scott?... Anderson and Scott Skiles. Oh yeah *smack*. How could I forget one of the only white guys to be on NBA Jam?... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post Posted November 15, 2003 Who were the Magic's first NBA Jam team? Anderson and Scott?... Anderson and Scott Skiles. Oh yeah *smack*. How could I forget one of the only white guys to be on NBA Jam?... Don't forget John Stockton and Chris Mullin of Utah and Golden State, respectively, those 3-point wizards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest FrigidSoul Report post Posted November 16, 2003 The way I see it though is this is Bonds' way of throwing a super hissy fit because the Player's Association in the end couldn't protect him from drug testing, thus denying him of his juice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Smues Report post Posted November 16, 2003 Shaq was in NBA: TE. At least I know he was in the SNES version. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Bricks Report post Posted November 16, 2003 Shaq was in NBA Live 95 too. But David Robinson and Charles Barkley weren't. It was hard trying to believe San Antonio was a high rated team in that game when an old Moses Malone was the center. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kahran Ramsus 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2003 Shaq was in the arcade versions, but mysteriously disappeared when they brought out the home versions. Either that or it was the other way around. I know he was in one version and not the others. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EVIL~! alkeiper 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2003 Speaking of which, after he's busted (and he WILL be, too many people dislike him to cover up the test results), they shouldn't do that asterisk next to the guy's name thing, they should strip him of all of the records he held and take him off of all-time lists. Show these players that they can't do that shit. Ok then. Babe Ruth corked his bat. Want to strip him of his records as well? Heeter said Bonds can appear separately in card sets, if companies work out deals with him. "Barry, don't do this! Please, come back!" begged Bill Dully, president of Donruss trading cards. Dully says Bonds' decision not to participate in the group licensing agreement will make it very hard for card companies to capitalize on his closing in on the all-time home run crown. Yeah, I'm crying my eyes out. Look, Bonds doing this doesn't hurt the sports fan, it hurts the sports dealerships. What's so bad about that? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bored 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2003 Probably couldn't fit Barry's head on a single baseball card anyways. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the pinjockey 0 Report post Posted November 16, 2003 I do think it hurts the sports fan, though. What will end up happening is he'll sign some exclusive contract meaning his merchandise will decrease, and like kids who collect baseball cards won't have as many chances to pull a Barry Bonds. Granted, I shed no tear for the baseball card people. Fucking disgrace what they have done to the hobby. But there are still some kids out there who are into it and who enjoy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
