Where It All Started

Before transferring to the University of Miami after my freshman year of college, my journey began in the deep South at Auburn University. Throughout high school, I received offers to play Division 1, 2, and 3 lacrosse, but none of them felt like the right fit. Deep down, I knew that if I wasn’t going to find the perfect school, one truly worth committing all those hours to lacrosse, it was time to pursue another dream: attending an SEC school, joining Greek life, and experiencing college football at the highest level.

Auburn first caught my attention during late elementary and middle school, thanks to the Tigers’ success on the football field. Their iconic run during that era, highlighted by Heisman Trophy winner Cam Newton and legendary moments like the “Kick Six,” had me thinking, Imagine being a student at that school! The energy, the culture, the traditions, it was exactly what I had been looking for. Through Greek life, I was fortunate enough to meet Cooper Arnott, the future founder of Mag Street Vintage.

From the moment I met Cooper, we were on the same page; both passionate about officially licensed sports merchandise from the ‘80s, ‘90s, and early 2000s. The baggy fits, bold wraparound logos, and eye-catching colors paired with distinctive fonts created an unmistakable style. That passion sparked an idea. Cooper decided to create Mag Street Vintage, named after Magnolia Street, the main strip running through downtown Auburn. He made me his right-hand man and CMO (Chief Marketing Officer). It was time to turn our passion into a business. And that was just the beginning.