by MEARS | Mar 12, 2009 | archived news
If you know Dave Bushing like I know him, he had a great day today. A few hours ago he left the home of former Brooklyn Dodger’s outfielder George “Shotgun” Shuba with a few absolutely wonderful consignments for the April MEARS Auction. Included in this grouping are...
by MEARS | Mar 8, 2009 | archived news
After 20 years of dealing in memorabilia from history and sports legends, many of which costing a great deal, Main Street Gallery owner, Rocco LoConte has decided it’s time to cut them up to share a little bit of history with everyone. From bats of baseball legends,...
by MEARS | Mar 6, 2009 | archived news
PILOTS FACTS AND MYTHS A friendly difference of opinion on Seattle Pilots uniforms with a major game-used seller prompted me to check on his, and other assertions as to what the Pilots did and didn’t wear during their lone American League season. The 1969...
by MEARS | Mar 6, 2009 | archived news
I am sure this piece may seem incomplete. There is a very logical reason for this. That being because it remains a project in the works as there are still things I would like to know about the subject. That being said, a while back it was suggested to me by Warren...
by MEARS | Mar 5, 2009 | archived news
As a follow up to my piece a few weeks ago on Anaconda-Kaye Louisville Slugger bats, I thought I would share this bit of information on Cooper bats as well. The advertisement tells the story, but what I would like to make a couple of comments (not that I get paid by...
by MEARS | Mar 2, 2009 | archived news
McAULIFFE…THE INITIAL RESEARCH The issues regarding McAuliffe MLB jerseys that have been discussed on Game Used Forum have prompted me to engage in some research utilizing the MEARS database and also the MEARS jersey population report. The issues, one of which...