Jimmy Johnson in ROH?

[DallasEast]

What's the story behind this?

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/93762

Dispute Between Pearson, Jones Over Trademark Examined
Monday, May 9, 2005

Men Of Honor: Pearson Says
Trademark Was Not Producing

The dispute over the trademark to the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor between team Owner Jerry Jones and Drew Pearson Marketing, the licensing company of former Cowboys WR Drew Pearson, was examined by Tom Orsborn of the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS. In ’93, Pearson, without Jones’ knowledge, gained the trademark from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Pearson: “We presented the Cowboys a proposal of what we wanted to do. Jerry was interested, but he wanted to study it himself.” While Jones “eventually decided to produce his own Ring of Honor merchandise,” Pearson said, “We told him he couldn’t because we had the trademark.” Pearson gave up the trademark in ’95. Pearson: “It wasn’t producing for us. There was no need to re-register. The only way we would have done something with it was if it was in connection with the Cowboys, and we had a difficult time getting them to do that.” Univ. of Texas law professor Ronald Mann said that it is “unlikely Pearson could have profited from the trademark.” Mann: “Under trademark law, the Cowboys would get an exclusive right to use ‘Ring of Honor’ in the market in which they were using it as soon as they used it enough for consumers to identify that name with the Cowboys” (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 5/7).

 

[LittleBoyBlue]

He looks like he could McNabb's unlce.



Too bad about him and Jerry.
Its not secret that Jerry is a businessman first and foremost. Its his MAJOR strength.

 

[Bach]

http://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/article/93762

Dispute Between Pearson, Jones Over Trademark Examined
Monday, May 9, 2005

Men Of Honor: Pearson Says
Trademark Was Not Producing

The dispute over the trademark to the Cowboys’ Ring of Honor between team Owner Jerry Jones and Drew Pearson Marketing, the licensing company of former Cowboys WR Drew Pearson, was examined by Tom Orsborn of the SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS. In ’93, Pearson, without Jones’ knowledge, gained the trademark from the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. Pearson: “We presented the Cowboys a proposal of what we wanted to do. Jerry was interested, but he wanted to study it himself.” While Jones “eventually decided to produce his own Ring of Honor merchandise,” Pearson said, “We told him he couldn’t because we had the trademark.” Pearson gave up the trademark in ’95. Pearson: “It wasn’t producing for us. There was no need to re-register. The only way we would have done something with it was if it was in connection with the Cowboys, and we had a difficult time getting them to do that.” Univ. of Texas law professor Ronald Mann said that it is “unlikely Pearson could have profited from the trademark.” Mann: “Under trademark law, the Cowboys would get an exclusive right to use ‘Ring of Honor’ in the market in which they were using it as soon as they used it enough for consumers to identify that name with the Cowboys” (SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS-NEWS, 5/7).

Thanks. Doesn't sound like that big of a deal though. Plus that was about 14 years ago now. If Jerry's holding that against Drew then he really is an ***, I mean more so than I already thought.

 

[5Countem5]

Thanks. Doesn't sound like that big of a deal though. Plus that was about 14 years ago now. If Jerry's holding that against Drew then he really is an ***, I mean more so than I already thought.

There's absolutely no way he can be a bigger *** than YOU thought...

 

[Bob Sacamano]

We agree...

STOP THE PRESSES!!!

it's not good to be in agreement with DE

you still lose

 

[Bach]

There's absolutely no way he can be a bigger *** than YOU thought...

Actually there is, and he finds new ways all the time.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Actually there is, and he finds new ways all the time.

***-hat

 

[DallasEast]

it's not good to be in agreement with DE

you still lose

:tongue:

 

[DallasEast]

Thanks. Doesn't sound like that big of a deal though. Plus that was about 14 years ago now. If Jerry's holding that against Drew then he really is an ***, I mean more so than I already thought.

You may wish to reconsider that. Jerry Jones is an ultimate Type-A personality.

Drew Pearson, who's only (think about that) connection to Jones is through the franchise that he owned, told him the following:

“We told him he couldn’t because we had the trademark.”

I'm going to ask you to do the impossible.

Put yourself in Jerry Jones shoes for a sec and ask yourself, as Jerry Jones, how YOU would react and when you would "get over it"?

 

[IndianaCowboyFan]

Jerry has a lot of animosity for Drew Pearson. I don't see him getting in.

There are some good players who are worthy, but in my opinion, it's a travesty that Harvey Martin isn't in the ROH. He's the best pass rusher in team history and was one of the game's dominant players for 7 or 8 years.

Likewise Jimmy Johnson. If they hadn't fallen apart, I think we'd have won 5 SBs in the 90s. Jimmy had his shortcomings and is partly to blame, but I mostly blame Jones and his ridiculous ego for pulling that team apart.

Is there some reason why Jerry has to act like a child. He is rich I get that but come on would any of you want him to be making your important life decisions?

 

[Bach]

Drew Pearson, who's only (think about that) connection to Jones is through the franchise that he owned, told him the following:

“We told him he couldn’t because we had the trademark.”

Growing up, WR was my favorite position and Drew was my favorite player. He continues to make me proud.

 

[zrinkill]

Jimmy should be in the Cowboys Ring of Honor ..... he is a legend here.

But not in the Hall of Fame ....... his record without Jerry is mediocre at best.

 

[Bach]

Jimmy should be in the Cowboys Ring of Honor ..... he is a legend here.

But not in the Hall of Fame ....... his record without Jerry is mediocre at best.

:laugh2:

It's unfathomable how he was able to win a national championship without Jerry.

 

[Hostile]

:laugh2:

It's unfathomable how he was able to win a national championship without Jerry.

So then you are saying that Bud Wilkinson should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Interesting theory.

 

[Bach]

So then you are saying that Bud Wilkinson should be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?

Interesting theory.

Interesting lack of comprehension.

 

[zrinkill]

:laugh2:

It's unfathomable how he was able to win a national championship without Jerry.

Has nothing to do with whether he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame Bach, and you know that.

As much as you hate to admit it ..... without Jerry Jones he failed in the NFL.

Just like Jerry has failed, all but once, without Jimmy.

 

[Hostile]

Interesting lack of comprehension.

I'm not the one who didn't comprehend that zrinkill was talking about Jimmy's worthiness for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But congratulations on your ability to post a picture.

 

[Bach]

Has nothing to do with whether he deserves to be in the Hall of Fame Bach, and you know that.

As much as you hate to admit it ..... without Jerry Jones he failed in the NFL.

Just like Jerry has failed, all but once, without Jimmy.

First, he won before he came to Dallas without Jerry.

Secondly, it's laughable to claim Jerry was the missing link and the reason Johnson didn't have more success with the Dolphins.

Last time I checked Jimmy didn't have John Wooten or Bob Ackles with him with the Dolphins. Nor most of his coaching staff he hired in Dallas. You know the men who helped him build those Cowboys championship teams.

 

[Bach]

I'm not the one who didn't comprehend that zrinkill was talking about Jimmy's worthiness for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But congratulations on your ability to post a picture.

Congratulations on your inability to comprehend how Jimmy had already won without Jerry prior to coming to Dallas.

 

[5Countem5]

OK...Just for BACH.

When does Jerry get in?