Bobby Jackson Converse Ad.

Bobby Jackson was drafted in the 1997 by the Sonics with the 23 pick and was traded to Denver before the season began.   Jackson was one of three first round picks that Converse signed along with Brevin Knight and Jacque Vaughn.  Ron Mercer, also from the 1997 draft, would later on wear Converse in the NBA after previously wearing Converse at Kentucky. 

I remember seeing this ad in a Sports Illustrated when it first came out, but I had forgotten about it until recently.  This was during the "Stay True" campaign during the time that all Converse basketball shoes featured the Chuck Taylor Ankle patch. 

I love this ad because it's straight forward and it works well using the idea of less is more.  It's just Bobby Jackson sitting in a locker room with the tag line, "Is, Was, Will be."  While all three of players never went on to be stars in NBA, they've all expereinced long careers in the L.  I always love this time of year because the finals are coming and right after that we get the draft.  The draft is a chance every year for teams and company's to experience growth, potential, and youthful energy.  I am already looking forward to see who Converse will sign from this class.    

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The Converse Blog's Weapon Wednesday, Strapped Weapon

It seems like forever since I've posted on here. It's been a crazy last week. Friday after I posted the Flashback my family and some of my friends loaded up 7 deep for a road trip. 13 hours latter we arrived in Alexandria, Louisiana. We traveled all of this way for the wedding and it was a crazy trip that by the time we got home Sunday night we had traveled 1,738 miles.

Then on Monday and Tuesday I helped to pack my Mother's classroom. She's moving to the new school and after over 20 years in one school you can imagine how much stuff she had. The best thing I found was a stack of old Sports Illustrated and a Webster book/tape. We ended up packing over 250 boxes of various sizes and using unknown amounts of tape. I will say that boxes without lids we securely strapped in with tape...hmm speaking of being strapped in how about today's Weapons. These are from a foreign Converse site, but I can't remember which one. They are a classic white/white colorway with a strap. Nothing too fancy, just something really different. Enjoy the pics below.

Well I am out for today, I am really pleased with the amount of votes on the poll so keep it up. I am going to try and post something tomorrow before the flashback on Friday. Thank you coming to THE Converse Blog.