In 1901 there was a clothing store in Nashville which gave free suits to Vanderbilt football star John Edgerton in exchange for the right to use his name.
The clothier ran ads in the Hustler and I think in Nashville newspapers that said "John E. Edgerton will be glad to see his friends at Varley, Bauman and Bowers: One Price Clothiers, Hatters, Furnishers and Merchant Tailors."
Over the years, Vanderbilt has swiped many discoveries from my book into official, VU-endorsed, committee approved, "history articles," but they've never touched this one.
I don't know if this will make anyone feel any better, but just know that 120 years ago, it wasn't unusual for college athletes to pocket money and thus take advantage of their fame.
Some version of the NIL existed at VU.... in 1901
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Re: Some version of the NIL existed at VU.... in 1901
What is your book?historybill wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 10:28 am In 1901 there was a clothing store in Nashville which gave free suits to Vanderbilt football star John Edgerton in exchange for the right to use his name.
The clothier ran ads in the Hustler and I think in Nashville newspapers that said "John E. Edgerton will be glad to see his friends at Varley, Bauman and Bowers: One Price Clothiers, Hatters, Furnishers and Merchant Tailors."
Over the years, Vanderbilt has swiped many discoveries from my book into official, VU-endorsed, committee approved, "history articles," but they've never touched this one.
I don't know if this will make anyone feel any better, but just know that 120 years ago, it wasn't unusual for college athletes to pocket money and thus take advantage of their fame.
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Re: Some version of the NIL existed at VU.... in 1901
So now we know who to blame.historybill wrote: ↑Sun May 14, 2023 10:28 am... Varley, Bauman and Bowers: One Price Clothiers, Hatters, Furnishers and Merchant Tailors."