1.   Midway through their first championship year, the Pistons traded Adrian Dantley for Mark Aguirre, who had a checkered reputation with the Dallas Mavericks.

2.   Nelson earned a checkered reputation during his days as a crew chief for the likes of Petty, Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip.

3.   Aware of its checkered reputation, Customs is now working toward a cashless and paperless environment.

4.   In fact, Edmundo has a checkered reputation in the sport.