Roger Powell Limited Edition Collector's Item On Sale Now
Published on March 29, 2006 under Continental Basketball Association 1 (CBA 1)
Rockford Lightning News Release
Lightning fans and Illini fans will want to email the lightning at
lightningpr@hotmail.com to purchase a limited edition box score from the March 12th
Lightning vs. the Dakota Wizards game at the MetroCentre.
Sunday, March 12th, 2006 will forever be remembered as the day Roger Powell Jr.
scored the last 10 Lightning points and broke Kendrick Warren's 12-year old
Lightning rookie scoring record with 0:31 remaining on the game clock. His 37
points were not only a game high, but also a season high for the rookie forward out
of the University of Illinois.
Each box score is signed by Powell himself and will be accompanied by an official
Lightning press release referencing this incredible accomplishment along with a
poster from the 2005-06 Lightning season.
The cost of this limited edition Lightning collectors item is just $10 per package.
Fans will need to email the Lightning for more information or to place an order. At
this price, fans will want to place their orders today before they are gone. Only
500 box scores were printed, numbered, and signed by the 2006 CBA Rookie of the Year
and member of the CBA All-League 2nd team.
"I have never broken a scoring record before," said Powell. "I thank god for the
opportunity to be a part of the Lightning and accomplish what I have in my first
year in professional basketball out of college. I learned a lot and I am now ready
for the next step in God's plan for me."
The game against the Wizards was also the final regular season game in the 20th
anniversary season for the Rockford Lightning. Rockford won the game 133-115 behind
37 points and 7 rebounds from Powell. Lightning legend Ronnie Fields contributed an
impressive stat line of 27 points, 10 rebounds, 8 assists, and 5 steals for the game
which could possibly go down as the final regular season game ever to be played by
the Lightning if new owners do not step forward to keep the team in Rockford next
season.
Remember to log on the Lightning website at www.rockfordlightning.com to place your bid today on one of the game worn jerseys from this years Lightning team. Two jerseys are available for each of the ten members of the Lightning's playoff roster. There are also a couple jerseys for Lightning mascot Freddy Flash available at the auction. Place your bid online, but do it fast because the jersey auction closes on Friday, March 31st at 5:00 P.M. (CST). Fans can also call the Lightning office at 815-874-4232 for more information about the jersey auction or the Roger Powell collector's item.
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