by MEARS | Dec 1, 2007 | archived news
PRO LINE TAGS: OK…SOMETIMES. In the 1990s, NFL game jerseys, depending on the manufacturer, would have a Pro Line designation either on or near the basic manufacturers tag. Many NFL suppliers out of the 9 or so that helped outfit NFL teams used the Pro Line...
by MEARS | Nov 27, 2007 | archived news
This evaluation was offered in support of an item that was sold on the Bushing & Kinunen MEARS For Sale site. https://www.mearsonline.com/forsale/item/?id=3766. When buying game used Babe Ruth bats, especially of this high caliber, collectors are looking for all...
by MEARS | Nov 26, 2007 | archived news
I am writing this after returning from the Chicago Sun Times show, which was held this weekend of November 16th through 18th. The show provided some new inventory and a wealth of MEARS research materials. It has been my 20th anniversary trip to a Chicago Land show...
by MEARS | Nov 26, 2007 | archived news
I thought I would take some time share some information that is starting to come from my look at Adirondack bats from the 1950s and 1960s. Before I go any further, I have to say that this article was made possible by the research and the sharing of information on the...
by MEARS | Nov 21, 2007 | archived news
I wanted to get this information out as this shirt was the topic of great interest and debate within the hobby as soon as it appeared on E-Bay. Some of the main issues were the numeral font style and the issue of Wilson as a manufacturer. I have written and shown very...