Ex-NFL star Adrian Peterson is taking legal action after discovering that his 2012 Most Valuable Player and 2007 Rookie of the Year trophies were included in an auction without his consent. The former All-Pro running back, who has earned over $100 million throughout his career, expressed shock and clarified that he is not in financial distress.
Key Takeaway
Adrian Peterson is taking legal action after his MVP and Rookie trophies were included in an unauthorized auction, emphasizing that he is financially stable and would never sell off his hard-earned trophies or personal sports items.
Peterson’s Response to Unauthorized Auction
In a video statement, Peterson addressed the rumors and media reports, emphasizing that an estate sale company included his trophies in the sale despite clear instructions to leave personal items untouched. His representative, Denise White, explained that Peterson had hired the Texmex Auctions company to handle items from a storage unit, but there was no intent to include anything of personal value. It was revealed that Peterson had multiple storage units across the country and was unaware that these specific items would be included in the sale.
Legal Action and Financial Stability
Peterson asserted that he did not authorize the sale of his trophies and is pursuing legal action. He admitted that trusting the company without supervision was a mistake and emphasized his financial stability, stating that he would never sell off his hard-earned trophies or personal sports items.
