by MEARS | Aug 29, 2007 | archived news
When moving some boxes, I came across an old yellowed box that was still sealed. Not having a clue what was in it (yes, you can have so many things stacked up that something could still be sealed years after delivery), I cut it open and what I uncovered was the first...
by MEARS | Aug 27, 2007 | archived news
I have been focused at collecting flannels for some time. They are what I enjoy collecting, researching and offering opinions on. Over the years I have had the chance to look at those of New Yankee Greats Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Mickey Mantle, Joe DiMaggio and Yogi...
by MEARS | Aug 27, 2007 | archived news
Chapter 8-The 1957 World Series A lot of the Milwaukee-level of elation and hysteria was diluted by the three and a half hour distance from Milwaukee to Central Wisconsin. That rarefication (…or distraction…) was aided by the beginning of Junior year in High School...
by MEARS | Aug 15, 2007 | archived news
Many people have asked if this policy is in direct response to the personal position I took with respect to my work with Mastro Auctions recently, I can assure you it is not. It is part of a much larger process I have been working towards for a number of years. If...
by MEARS | Aug 13, 2007 | archived news
I have been working towards reforming this hobby/industry for a few years now. I have only been able to influence MEARS because of the great leeway, trust and confidence that Troy Kinunen and Dave Bushing have extended to me with respect to developing the internal and...
by MEARS | Aug 9, 2007 | archived news
Induction Weekend by Justin Brooks The last time I visited Cooperstown, I was an 11 year old kid with eyes as big as the moon, and a desire to see everything that was there in the first 5 minutes. This time, I was a 28 year old kid with eyes as big as the moon, and a...
