by MEARS | Feb 5, 2007 | archived news
By and large, over the past year and a half, I have written about items, venues, and hobby/industry issues. For 2007 I plan on writing about some of the various individuals I have come across over a number of years. I have decided to start with Mike Heffner’s at...
by MEARS | Feb 2, 2007 | archived news
One of the most interesting and challenging (and currently under priced) of all sports related collectibles has to be pennants. Pennants have been around since the nineteenth century and have been used as souvenirs for everything from advertising products (Winchester,...
by MEARS | Feb 2, 2007 | archived news
In the summer of 2007, the Wisconsin Historical Museum will present a major new exhibition celebrating two of the pinnacles of Wisconsin’s baseball history: the Milwaukee Braves’ victory in the 1957 World Series (50th anniversary in 2007) and the Milwaukee Brewers...
by MEARS | Feb 1, 2007 | archived news
By and large, I have always been a person who has lived his life without regrets. In talking with my son, who is in his second year at West Point, about my pending retirement, he asked me if I had any regrets. While I am sure he was talking about what has transpired...
by MEARS | Feb 1, 2007 | archived news
The American flag is one of the few things that has been a constant in our society for a loner time span than professional sports. In times of war and/or crisis, Old Glory is a theme to be found on the game-worn apparel of pro sports teams and leagues. While not meant...
by MEARS | Jan 22, 2007 | archived news
MEARS is asked on a regular basis to provide “letters of authenticity” on game used items submitted to our office. Early on we were pioneers in changing the way these items were referred to. We could not authenticate, or make the item real. We could offer a...
