Frank Thomas Sues Reebok over Big Hurt

It looks like Frank Thomas isn’t happy with Reebok resurrecting the “Big Hurt” as he has filed suit in Illinois.

Thomas was signed to Reebok during 1995-98 and one of the most sought after releases was the Reebok Big Hurt.

Thomas has said that Reebok never received consent from him to use his trademark. He also wants Reebok to cease and desist the release, pull off shelves any shoes that are released with the “Big Hurt” name and wants damages.

At this time, we are unsure how much he is seeking, but it does appear he has a strong case since he owns the name.

We hope the two parties can come to some sort of resolution, since we would love to get our hands on a pair. Should Reebok just release the shoes? Work a deal out with Frank Thomas giving him damages and a piece of the profit? Or should Reebok scrape the release?

Via TMZ.

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15 Comments

  1. not surprising cause Nike is making all these Deion Sanders shoes and isnt paying Deion any royalties on them

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  8. you should sue them if the shoes are his signature shoes and he’s not getting money off of it why do you gotta be broke to want to get your money

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  9. He should be flattered they would even bring his shoes back. He’s a Hall of Famer come on man

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  10. Bottom line is Thomas OWNS that name. Period. Why should Reebok, or ANYONE else, be able to use it w/out paying?
    Not sure why anyone would be salty that a guy they don’t know wants what is rightfully his.

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  11. Those r old school lil kids u guys call those retros step your old school shoe game up kids boys

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  13. Deez shits are dope…they should just pay the homie..yall got money!!!! Shiiiiit from iverson to emmit smith to all those lame ass reebok classics yall got money yo!!!

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