by MEARS | Jan 28, 2009 | archived news
I am sure this going to seem a bit out place as I usually don’t look at or write about knit jerseys much. This is not to say I am not interested in them, but in most cases my time is reserved for flannels or when a collector may specifically ask that I look at their...
by MEARS | Jan 28, 2009 | archived news
RESPONSE TO TBTC ARTICLES There were a few thoughts shared on the loved and loathed retro style worn over the years. One Cardinals fan weighed in on a particular liked and disliked styles worn by hsi favorite team. On his good side are the 1944 TBTC’s worn at...
by MEARS | Jan 28, 2009 | archived news
We had an ice storm and I was looking for something to do. I should have learned long ago never complain to “the mom” that I was bored. Michelle, rather politely, suggested that I clean up my “working file” of references and notes for articles I have in the works....
by MEARS | Jan 26, 2009 | archived news
I am forever amazed at the skill and talent of Bill Purdom. Last fall, Bill came by the house to drop off a copy of print he had done for the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame. We talked baseball and Reds for over an hour before he had to get on the road. Part of our...
by MEARS | Jan 26, 2009 | archived news
If I was about ten years older, I know I would have had to had one. By the time I was old enough for some serious leather, they had already gone the way the Brontosaurus. I’m talking about that “six finger” glove design by Rawlings know as the TRAPEZE or the Spalding...
by MEARS | Jan 19, 2009 | archived news
FIVE (ACTUALLY 7) RETROS I LIKE While I will save the comments, pro and con, for next time, I will take this opportunity to list my 1 through 5 (in no particular order) Turn Back The Clock MLB uniform designs. Two of the entries will be pairings from the same...
