Rec Room Guide

Tim Tebow Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:45:42 +0000

Tim Tebow was born in 1987 and is currently the quarterback for the Florida Gators. Homeschooled Tebow played for his local high school team and had a very impressive college football career. Currently Tim Tebow holds the record for being the first sophomore to be awarded the Heisman Trophy. He was also the first ever college player to rush and pass for 20 touchdowns in one season.

During the 2007 season Tebow became the starting quarterback for the Florida Gators and made the most total and rushing touchdowns in one season. He also won other prestigious sports honors including the Maxwell Award, the James E. Sullivan Aware and the Davey O’Brien Award. Tim Tebow also holds the distinction of being the first homeschooled student to win the Heisman Trophy. There is a pending state bill in Alabama to allow homeschooled students to play for their local high school team.

Peyton Manning Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:45:09 +0000

Born in 1976, Peyton Manning is a quarterback for the NFL Indianapolis Colts and the son of former quarterback Archie Manning. His older brother Eli plays for the New York Giants. Statistically Peyton Manning is one of the best quarterbacks ever. Drafted in 1998, he is one out of two 3-time Most Valuable Players. Manning spent his college career with the Tennessee Volunteers and got attention there for his incredible skills.

Peyton Manning is the holder of various records which include consecutive seasons with over 4,000 yards passed. He also holds the active record for the most yards passed during his career. Manning has starred in a variety of commercials, hosted Saturday Night Live and was on the cover of Xbox NFL Fever games. Not only is Manning one of the best NFL players, he is also a marketable brand at this point.

Derek Jeter Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:44:36 +0000

Derek Jeter plays for the New York Yankees where he has spent his whole career which started in 1995 at age 20. Jeter won three Golden Glove Awards, one Silver Slugger Award and the American League Rookie of the Year Award. In 2000, he won both the World Series MVP Award and the All-Star Game MVP Award, which became a record. He holds the fifth highest batting average in the League.

For the majority of the last decade Jeter has ranked in the top seven in the league for hits and runs. Since 2000, Jeter has ranked second in hits and fourth in runs in the American League. His batting average of .316 is a tie for seventh place. He is frequently seen on the arm of female celebrities and considered a celebrity himself.

Walter Payton Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:44:06 +0000

Walter Payton was an NFL player who spent the entirety of his career with the Chicago Bears. He was born in 1954 and died in 1999 from a rare disease called primary sclerosing cholangitis which affects the liver. While he had an incredible college football career at Jackson State, he became a star in the NFL. Payton’s nickname in the League was Sweetness, and he at one time held the record for most touchdowns, carries and career rushing yards. Mike Ditka called Payton “the greatest football player…but an even greater human being.”

During his career Payton won two Player of the Year Awards and was on the winning team of Super Bowl XX in 1985. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1993. He is remembered as one of the best football players of all time.

Mickey Mantle Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:43:28 +0000

Mickey Mantle was born in 1931 and became one of the greatest MLB players of all time, with a 1974 induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. His entire career was played for the New York Yankees and spanned 18 years. Mantle passed away in 1995 but is still the recordholder for most World Series home runs, total bases, runs, RBIs and extra base hits.

For these reasons and more Mickey Mantle is an extremely popular MLB player, even to this day. Memorabilia related to him are highly sought after. Mickey Mantle made a vocal appearance on a recording by Teresa Brewer called “I Love Mickey.” In 1961 he became the highest paid MLB player.

Mantle retired in 1969 and his number 7 jersey was retired. He started a highly successful sports bar and even worked at the Claridge Resort and Casino. Mickey Mantle passed away August 13, 1995.

Harley Davidson Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:42:58 +0000

Harley Davidson is the most recognizable name in the world of motorcycles. Founded in the early 1900s by friends William S. Harley and Arthur Davidson, the company soon became a leading manufacturer of motorcycles made for highway cruising.

These motorcycles have legions of loyal fans with logo licensing accounting for a portion of the company’s revenue. Enthusiasts buy clothing, accessories and more emblazoned with the Harley logo. Not to mention the bikes themselves. They are extremely popular for their tough heavyweight build and unique exhaust sound.

The company had a big year in 2003 when they celebrated their 100th birthday and purchased the Buell Motorcycle Company as a subsidiary. The popularity of Harley Davidson motorcycles and related merchandise is sure to remain a classic for years to come.

Roberto Clemente Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:41:01 +0000

Roberto Clemente was a professional baseball player who was born in 1934 and died in 1972. His death came as a result of a plane crash into the ocean as he was traveling to aid earthquake victims in Nicaragua.

During his Major League baseball career Clemente played right field. His career began in the Puerto Rican Professional Baseball League with the Santurce Crabbers. He was soon offered a contract from the Brooklyn Dodgers, who asked him to play for the Montreal Royals, which he did.

In 1954, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates and became part of major league baseball. Clemente played for 18 years and earned the MVP Award in 1966. Posthumously Roberto Clemente was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Various honors have been bestowed on him since, such as the Congressional Gold Medal and Presidential Medal of Freedom.

John Deere Memorabilia

Angela — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:40:14 +0000

John Deere Memorabilia

Blacksmith John Deere invented a steel plow that was a commercial success in 1837 and began Deere & Co., also highly successful. In his latter years Deere focused a great deal of his time politics and community issues.

Today, the name John Deere is synonymous with high quality tractors, mowers and other products. The equipment is unmistakable, done in its signature green and yellow with a deer logo. The slogan “Nothing runs like a Deere” is known in millions of American households. Every homeowner wants a John Deere to do the lawn with if they don’t already have one.

The John Deere lawn mower is top of the line, while many farmers use John Deere tractors in their line of work. John Deere is such a popular brand name that you will many enthusiast groups and collectors. Memorabilia can range from tiny figurines to full-size antiques.

Brunswick Pool Tables

Shawn — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 02:06:29 +0000

Brunswick is the absolute leader in the billiards industry. Brunswick, or J.M. Brunswick Company, made its first pool table in 1845 and they’ve been going at it ever since. Brunswick may not be one of the cheapest options available when it comes to pool tables (you won’t find one in your local Wally World), but it’s quality is unmatched in the industry. And while the styles over the years have changed, the one thing that Brunswick has been known for hasn’t changed — it’s high quality manufacturing.

Brunswick currently has over two dozen types of pool tables in production as of 2009 spanning styles like European (most popular), contemporary, traditional, and casual.

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8-Ball Billiards Rules

Shawn — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 02:36:01 +0000

8-ball billiards, also known as Hi-Low or Stripe and Solids, is the most popular pool game in the world. It is said to be played by 30 million Americans and millions more worldwide, arguably one of the most played table sport games in the world.

The rules of 8-ball are fairly simple: bust the rack with an open break, choose solids or striped balls (the first you knock down determines your balls) and keep putting them away — when you’re done, sink the 8-ball for the win. 8-ball can also be called solids and stripes billiards, but you can also play lows and highs — which is where one player sinks all balls 1 through 7 while the opponent sinks 9 through 15.

Starting 8-ball billiards

Make an open break, smashing all of the balls apart. If you pocket a ball on the break, the type of ball (solid/stripe or low/high) you knock in determines what you hit for the rest of the game. If you don’t hit a ball in, your turn is over and your opponent starts their turn.

Playing 8-ball billiards

Once you have determined stripes/solids and have begun playing, each following stroke must first hit one of your balls first. Failure to hit one of your balls first when striking yields ball-in-hand to your opponent.

Ball-in-hand is also awarded when any cue scratch occurs.

Ending 8-ball billiards

8-ball rules state that scratching while occurring to sink the 8-ball is not a loss of game, unless the 8-ball goes into a pocket as well. If the 8-ball goes lands into a pocket different than the one that is called, the game is immediately over and that player loses.