Former University of Michigan Police Chief Ken Magee has expanded his downtown Ann Arbor retail endeavor to include a sports memorabilia shop, according to an interview Friday on the ‘Lucy Ann Lance Business Insider’ on 1290 WLBY-AM.

Magee, who started the Ann Arbor Magic Shop in early 2011, recently added sports memorabilia to the lower-level space at 255 E. Liberty St., located underneath Afternoon Delight.

Magee was born and raised in Ann Arbor and said U-M football has always been a passion.

“I decided to take this hobby of mine that I have and turn it into a business,” Magee said in the interview.

The store carries collectibles such as old coffee mugs, autographed books, buttons, pins, ticket stubs and programs.

Magee agreed to resign from his post as U-M police chief earlier this year after a prolonged period of sick leave. Critics accused him of violating U-M's sick leave policy by starting the magic shop.

Magee, who had a 33-year career in law enforcement, said he still hasn’t “closed the door totally” on the field, but for now, he’s moved on to run his retail business.

Lizzy Alfs is a business reporter for AnnArbor.com. Reach her at 734-623-2584 or email her at lizzyalfs@annarbor.com. Follow her on Twitter at http://twitter.com/lizzyalfs.