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Ohio State Rep proposes LeBron license plate
Posted Aug 1, 2014 9:26 AM - Updated Aug 1, 2014 12:27 PM
COLUMBUS (AP) -- An Ohio lawmaker wants to give the state's motorists the chance to score a license plate honoring LeBron James.
State Rep. Bill Patmon is planning to introduce legislation to permit the sale of a commemorative ''LeBron James Witness 2.0'' plate honoring the Akron native's decision return to the Cleveland Cavaliers.
''When LeBron came home, it was a big deal for us,'' said the Democrat from Cleveland. ''It might not be for the rest of the world, but it's a big deal for Cleveland.''
James, a four-time NBA most valuable player, was drafted by the Cavaliers in 2003 but left town for Miami after seven seasons. Last month, he announced he would re-sign with Cleveland.
The Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles offers more than 150 specialty plates, including one that Patmon pushed through the Legislature that honors comic book hero Superman. The Man of Steel was created by two Clevelanders, Jerry Siegel and Joe Schuster, who grew up in the Glenville neighborhood that Patmon represents.
''People from all over country and world called (the BMV) office about the Superman license plate,'' Patmon said.
Unfortunately for Superman's out-of-state and international fans, they would have to register a vehicle in Ohio to get a plate, although Patmon thinks there's an ''after-market'' for them as there would be for a LeBron James plate.
The state currently does not offer any license plates commemorating a real person, dead or alive. Lindsey Bohrer, a spokeswoman for the Ohio BMV, is not aware that the state has ever had one.
Ohio does have plates for more than two dozen Ohio colleges or universities, 40 with military themes, seven for professional sports teams and more than 80 others that tell let the motoring world know you are a prospective organ donor, an Eagle Scout or a ''Friend of Coal.''
The motor vehicle bureau charges $35 for most specialty plates plus an agreed-to amount that goes to charity. For example, a breast cancer awareness plate adorned with a pink ribbon, generates $25 for the Breast Cancer Fund of Ohio.
Patmon wants the LeBron James Family Foundation to receive the additional cost those plates would generate. He said he has spoken to James' representatives.
It was nice living in Ohio if for no other reason than the license plate fee was a straight $25.00 a year. I just thought that was common throughout the nation. Uh, uh. Every ing state I've lived in since then has it based on the value of the goddamn car! It's in' crazy.
Kang is bringing in an estimated $500 million a year to Ohio's economy, the least they can do is give him his own damn license plate
Thank God.
I hate to imagine the plate burnings if they didn't do it.
OP, you're a Knicks fan?
Will it say '2-5' on it?
Damn...
I was in the 1990s. And a Heat fan. After 1999, I became a Spur fan
70 bucks here in Texas tbh
Kang is also going to revive that city..they should name Cleveland after him, tbh..Kang is bringing in an estimated $500 million a year to Ohio's economy, the least they can do is give him his own damn license plate
Dem 93 Knicks got robbed in the ECF
Couldnt breathe on MJ in game 5
Heat? Didnt they have a rivalry with the Knicks ?
Plot twist is his dad will make the license plate from prison.
Where did you get that fanastical figure from?Kang is bringing in an estimated $500 million a year to Ohio's economy, the least they can do is give him his own damn license plate
Yup, but I became a Heat fan after Riley went to the Heat. And the Knicks were never the same after 94. Too many primadonnas.Dem 93 Knicks got robbed in the ECF
Couldnt breathe on MJ in game 5
Heat? Didnt they have a rivalry with the Knicks ?
Holy new yorkers would kill you on the spot ..Riles became public enemy nr 1 afte the switch
I loved how Riley threw kisses at MSG fans when they greeted him with boos
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