by MEARS | Sep 25, 2008 | archived news
NOT VESTS, BUT NOT STANDARD 1997 was a season with several diamond memories. It was the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic MLB debut. It was the year the 5-year old Florida Marlins won their first World Championship. And, it was also the year of the...
by MEARS | Sep 25, 2008 | archived news
There are few names of career players logging some 15 seasons in the majors who hit below .250 that are as well know outside baseball circles as they are within. One clear exception to this has to be Moe Berg. You can do your own Google or Wikipedia search if like,...
by MEARS | Sep 24, 2008 | archived news
Catch 22: Milwaukee Brewer Glenn Myatt by Paul F. Tenpenny ( Tencentz@aol.com) Copyright 2008 Tencentzports Reprinted with permission of the Author Spring training opened for the Milwaukee Brewers on March 9, 1922 in Caruthersville Missouri. Hoping to end their poor...
by MEARS | Sep 17, 2008 | archived news
MLB JERSEYS, MILB LOCALES These days, minor league teams issue their own ballclub’s jerseys to rehabbing major leaguers, often getting decent dollars for them upon their sale. There were some times in the not too distant past, however, when such was not the...
by MEARS | Sep 4, 2008 | archived news
Q. Old Spalding mitt, palm says marvel, Spalding in ball, champion in corner, laced between thumb and index finger only with a red button and trade mark Spalding. Any info would be appreciated. Mark A. You fail to list any model number or player name or even if you...
by MEARS | Sep 3, 2008 | archived news
I had not envisioned doing a follow up to a follow up, at least not so soon, but I felt compelled to for a number of reasons. Before going any further, I would like to offer my thanks and appreciation to Mr. Rick Levy for not only additional information, but the...
