Michael Vick had one of the most
promising careers in the National Football League ahead of him. He
was the star quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons and the 2007 Draft
brought plenty of young talent onto the team to spark a successful
season. Little did they know that shortly
before the season
kicked-off, Vick would be turning himself in on charges of
racketeering and drug use, as well as suspicion of lying about his
involvement with the “Bad Newz Kennels” dog fighting operation. A
case that has certainly affected the collectible value of his
memorabilia. Vick was
sentenced on Monday to 23 months in prison, which carries a
possibility of being reduced by approximately 4 months if he shows
good behavior. The real question on everyones' minds is if he will
ever play pro ball again. His $130 million contract, once the richest
in NFL history, is now suspended without pay, and all of his
endorsement deals have been revoked. When asked about an indefinite
suspension before the trial, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell responded
“That's a determination we'll make later on... when the legal
process is closed.” Now that sentencing has occurred, the
professional career of Michael Vick lies in Commissioner Goodell's
hands. As for his authentic sports memorabilia, one could
argue that the current value might be solely based on the whirlwind
of media frenzy surrounding the case and only time will tell how this
controversy will affect his overall worth. What are your thoughts?