by MEARS | May 1, 2008 | archived news
My interest in Adirondack bats has been a strong one for some time. I have always thought they were more visually appealing, especially the two toned bats from the mid to late 1950s as well as the white lettering that extends into the early 1960s. My interest in doing...
by MEARS | Apr 28, 2008 | archived news
Chapter 9—THE 1958 SEASON The 1958 season started off with a bang…on October 26, 1957!!! Barely two weeks after a riotous week-end of rejoicing, celebration and general conviviality—three-fourths of the coaching staff of the World Champion Braves; Connie Ryan,...
by MEARS | Apr 26, 2008 | archived news
Bushing Mail Bag Q. My father has three old Louisville Bats and is attempting to find out their age. Here is what is printed on the barrel of each. J F Hillerich&Sons Co Professional League NO. 18 Louisville Slugger 40 DB Hillerich&Bradsby Co Louisville...
by MEARS | Apr 24, 2008 | archived news
With the bidding taking place for the current REA auction, I have been asked my thoughts on numerous items offered in the sale. With all of the great bats and jerseys being auctioned, one item keeps rising to the top of the question pile. The item is LOT 1524:...
by MEARS | Apr 23, 2008 | archived news
TWO STYLES…TWO YEARS…NO MLB WEAR Every once in a while, a MLB team will create a style for their players to wear, but, for unknown reasons, that team didn’t get to wear them…two examples to follow. 1980 Expos road: What the Expos wore on the...
