What Was Happening in Ocean Beach One Decade Ago – August 2012 ? 1 day ago No Comments.Mama Called the Doctor and the Doctor Wasn’t There 11 hours ago 1 Comment.At other times the presentation veered into the slapstick as when Pat James sprouted a Ron Burgundy/ Pancho Villa mustache mid-program. “I’m too blessed to be stressed” was Rich’s motto, Mike said. They also paid tribute to the many community members who from the beginning and through the years have kept the traditions and institutions going with a special acknowledgement for the people from outside of OB who move here by choice and bring “a new vitality to the community”.Īt times the program became quite emotional as when Mike James reminisced about Rich and his humorous imperfections, mellowness, and wisdom. Throughout the presentation the brothers credited other family members (especially the supportive women in their lives) and the staff and crew at the printing business as well as the current owners of the James Gang Company. In victory, the avaricious NFL wanted to confiscate not just the Charger shirts but also ANY orange-colored shirts in the store but the judge wasn’t willing to go so far.
The James Gang’s casual local representation proved to be no match in the courtroom to this cabal of legal heavyweights. The NFL brought out lawyers from New York City to work with the Chargers local legal team. The James Gang were subjected to a cease and desist law suit from the Chargers and the NFL. One Of The Controversial Chargers’ ShirtsĪnother interesting anecdote was shared involving the time the printing business produced some unlicensed San Diego Charger inspired T-shirts that were given away as a promotion by a local radio station. Unfortunately the income from that first job only covered the bar bill! By 1980 the business was in three locations and had 15 employees. The job turned out well and the money started rolling in. One of the brothers recounted how their first job was doing some printing work for a bar in North Park. Ron was the first to move back and by 1976 Pat became the last to repatriate to San Diego and join the business.Īfter the video was shown, a panel discussion and Q and A featuring the four surviving brothers (Rich sadly passed in 2008) took place.
It was the warmth of San Diego and the vibe of the Beach Area that eventually drew the five brothers (Ron, Greg, Rich, Mike, and Pat) to Ocean Beach. It also recounted the family’s pre-Ocean Beach history as a Navy family with two loving parents who kept it all together as they moved the family around from sunny San Diego to the Aleutian Islands of Alaska to Redding in Northern California. The video had vintage photos and footage of parties, OB landmarks and street scenes, early firework displays, street fairs, and holiday parades. It recounted the history of the brothers and their family members, employees, and associates. After an introduction by OBHS president Eric Duvall, the James brothers and sister-in-law Susan James were introduced.
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