by MEARS | Nov 9, 2008 | archived news
MIEDEMA’S MAILBOX Q: I have an Oakland A’s BP jersey, size large #3. It’s from either 1998 or 1999. Can you ID the player? I’m hoping it’s Eric Chavez. A: Chavez was a member of the A’s in both 1998 and 1999. However, his size (6-0,...
by MEARS | Nov 5, 2008 | archived news
1951: For he’s a “Jolly” good fellow…that nobody can deny… “The Milwaukee Brewers & Charlie Grimm Win It All ” by Paul F. Tenpenny (Tencentz@aol.com ) Copyright 2008 Tencentzports Reprinted with permission of the Author...
by MEARS | Nov 4, 2008 | archived news
As a continued supporter and contract holder with MEARS, Rob Lifson has been working with us throughout the year to prepare for the 2009 REA Spring Auction. We schedule time each week to evaluate REA submissions. By working with Rob throughout an entire calendar year,...
by MEARS | Oct 31, 2008 | archived news
MLB MANUFACTURER PRIMER Following is a primer on who had MLB uniform contracts from 1987 (the first year of the first official uniform contract) through 2008. 1987-91: Official=Rawlings Unofficial: Wilson (all Braves and Yankees, Tigers and Red Sox home); Goodman...
by MEARS | Oct 31, 2008 | archived news
The best part of what I do is helping collectors to see the items they have in some greater detail. I know of any number of individuals who appear to motivated solely by the acquisition of items…once they have something, they only care about finding something else....
by MEARS | Oct 23, 2008 | archived news
HOME RUN BALL REALITY The world of game used home run baseballs found a no-sale and a no-auction event in the past week-plus. First off, Jose Molina’s September 21st home run against Baltimore (the last home run in Yankee Stadium history), not only did not meet...
