Eddie on eBay
Eddie Firmani, former Cosmos coach and the first boss of the MetroStars in 1996, has something for you. Get your PayPal ready.
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By Steve Goff |
April 25, 2008; 12:58 PM ET
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Posted by: IJC | April 25, 2008 1:09 PM
That starting bid isn't in my eBay bidding range.
Posted by: sitruc | April 25, 2008 1:10 PM
Seems like it is only a matter of time then before Maradonna starts auctioning things off to pay his ex. Autographed $100 bills used to snort cocaine. Boca Juniors jersey size X-X-X-X-X-L.
Posted by: MR Caretaker | April 25, 2008 1:11 PM
I didn't realize gas prices were THAT high in New York...
Posted by: Joe Doc | April 25, 2008 1:13 PM
238 goals in 439 club matches (0.54 average), including an amazing 52 in 63 matches from 55-68.
Posted by: I-270, Exit 1 | April 25, 2008 1:23 PM
one man's trash is another man's treasure.
one would think (or hope) that he wouldn't have (or choose) to sell his champsionship rings. presenting them as a gift to the Hall of Fame seems like a much better destination for those rings.
Posted by: cash money | April 25, 2008 1:28 PM
Bid with confidence.
Posted by: Robbay Spewak | April 25, 2008 1:37 PM
I was about to bid......then I saw the comma followed by three zeros........
Posted by: yo its me | April 25, 2008 1:43 PM
it is sort of sad that he is selling off all this stuff. it sounds more like he needs to sell it than necessarily wants to sell it. Two championship rings and a Rolex...sounds like he is pawning his jewelry to make ends meet.
Posted by: Glenn | April 25, 2008 1:53 PM
When I saw the title I figured Fulham was getting rid of EJ already....
Posted by: Lloyd Heilbrunn | April 25, 2008 1:56 PM
Wait...if I coach against my Dad and beat him in the championship don't I win it?
I need to get the butcher shop and make sure my italians can play tonight.
Posted by: Erick | April 25, 2008 2:20 PM
Anyone see this mans soul for sale anywhere? I highly doubt he will get anywhere near what he's asking for those pieces of memorabilia. but hey if the man needs money people should try to help him out. that cosmos ring is pretty bad-ass.
Posted by: wrc | April 25, 2008 2:25 PM
Lloyd - that was LOL funny.
I hope EJ settles in and plays well in the near future, at Fulham or elsewhere in Europe.
Posted by: SSMD | April 25, 2008 2:38 PM
Sounds like a great deal! Championship rings and a Rolex that belong to a former world class player... What more can you ask for?
Posted by: Eddie Firmani | April 25, 2008 2:55 PM
Very sad to see. You people are heartless.
Posted by: NASL 4 Ever | April 25, 2008 3:19 PM
Good thing for us that Gallardo didn't go to San Lorenzo - he'd be playing River in the First Knockout round of the Libertadores.
Posted by: Virginia Blue Blood | April 25, 2008 3:24 PM
Firmani must be getting raped by him A.R.M. down there in Naples just like everyone else. And the Rolex too?
Sorry, but a $200 ring + nastalgia isn't worth $15k.
Posted by: BK | April 25, 2008 3:30 PM
Actually, the other $14,800 is for shipping, BK. Blame gas prices.
Posted by: sitruc | April 25, 2008 3:43 PM
Sorry, but a $200 ring + nastalgia isn't worth $15k.
Posted by: BK | April 25, 2008 3:30 PM
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Don't underestimate profligacy - $175,000 for a jackhammered Red Sox jersey with no nostalgia attached.
Posted by: I-270, Exit 1 | April 25, 2008 3:46 PM
Erick: how about you and I pool our money for it? As the true Cosmos fan, I'll be the one wearing it!!
It is sad that Eddie is doing this. I can't understand it. Starts to bring back bad memories when they shut the door on Cosmos Stadium (sorry Giant's fans). Maybe we should get it for Emilio! Maybe he'll start scoring like Georgio Chinaglia, and Gallardo will start playing like Bogey........NOT!
Posted by: | April 25, 2008 4:08 PM
I'd rather have his Metro stars champio...oh wait. never mind
Posted by: SeanT | April 25, 2008 4:09 PM
That is seriously depressing.
Posted by: DCUinCT | April 25, 2008 4:34 PM
I'd rather have his Metro stars champio...oh wait. never mind
Posted by: SeanT | April 25, 2008 4:09 PM
That's cold. Accurate, but cold.
Posted by: Joe Doc | April 25, 2008 4:40 PM
Same Zip Code for Firmani But With a Different Team
ALEX YANNIS
Published: January 4, 1996 [NYT]
Eddie Firmani returned to Giants Stadium this morning, brandishing the ring he earned as coach of the Cosmos in Soccer Bowl '77 and brimming with confidence over the challenge of being the first coach of the MetroStars of Major League Soccer.
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Maybe someone should buy it and brandish it as a curse when NYRB come to town.
Posted by: Mysterian | April 25, 2008 5:17 PM
Maybe someone should buy it and brandish it as a curse when NYRB come to town.
Posted by: Mysterian | April 25, 2008 5:17 PM
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The team's already cursed. Anything you do might lift the curse.
Posted by: I-270, Exit 1 | April 25, 2008 5:28 PM
On the topic of soccer memorabilia, you might enjoy this article and the Alexi Lalas reference at the end:
http://blogs.usatoday.com/gameon/2008/04/families-in-leg.html?se=yahoorefer
Posted by: Glaucon | April 25, 2008 6:08 PM
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