by MEARS | May 16, 2006 | archived news
When you consider the sport, at the core of its contest, two men are pitted against each other… one hurling a projectile and the other armed with a club, you would think that the concept of somebody, or everybody wanting a helmet would be a “no brainer” (no pun...
by MEARS | May 13, 2006 | archived news
One of the greatest pleasures derived from being a member of the authenticating team at MEARS is that I get to examine, and I mean really examine, some of the greatest sports memorabilia in private hands. One of the most asked questions when I am meeting someone and...
by MEARS | May 7, 2006 | archived news
Like you, the choice of what I want to do and what I need to do with my time on Saturday’s is often a difficult one. In many instances, the choice is made easier for me by my wife or the Pentagon. Cut the grass or work on or take part in a briefing are most typically...
by MEARS | May 4, 2006 | archived news
Brief History of the Boston Bee Jerseys & caps from 1936-1940 As authenticators, we have been privileged to have access to thousands of game worn jerseys. Yankees, Cubs, Red Sox, and the team’s associated with the greats of the game routinely cross my desk at the...
by MEARS | May 4, 2006 | archived news
I’m sure you have all been in situations where you felt you saw the big picture and everyone else around you only saw things through a small filter. I have felt this way about this hobby/industry for almost two years. The issue for me is that there are no codified...
by MEARS | May 4, 2006 | archived news
I have been collecting game used stuff long before I joined the Army back in 1987. For the post part, we have always lived in Government Quarters on post. As with most things military related, there are rules and policies designed to support the larger purpose....
