As the boxes and boxes of merchandise kept arriving at Capital One Arena, the scope of the task ahead of Jamal Jones became clear. Jones, the director of retail for Monumental Sports and Entertainment, was amazed at how much was hiding in storage here and there, gathering dust, almost forgotten.
Until now.
Capital One Arena will open its doors to fans on Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for a garage sale, with all proceeds heading to the Monumental Sports and Entertainment Foundation. When fans enter Capital One Arena, they’ll find the concourse almost overflowing with merchandise, including signed basketballs and jerseys to lunch boxes, T-shirts and pucks.