by MEARS | Jul 27, 2008 | archived news
I get any number of e-mails each month from collectors asking questions about items they have or have an interest in. Rarely have I ever received one that I have enjoyed as much as the one I got last winter from renowned sports artist Bill Purdom. Bill had been...
by MEARS | Jul 26, 2008 | archived news
CHICAGO MLB EQUIPMENT OFFERINGS Fans attending games on either side of town this September might…just might…have an opportunity at game-worn or team-issued jerseys. At U.S. Cellular Field, the White Sox-Blue Jays game on September 10 will feature the last...
by MEARS | Jul 26, 2008 | archived news
NOT JUST IN NEW YORK CITY Plenty of attention has been heaped upon the upcoming demise of both Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium and Steiner Sports’ involvement, and rightly so. Yet, two less heralded indoor sports arenas that closed their doors to the pros years...
by MEARS | Jul 26, 2008 | archived news
“My name is Dave and I am a collector.” The reply “Hi Dave” comes back from the assembled group. I spend the next few minutes describing why I search E-Bay, flea markets, yard sales and any number of other venues looking for “baseball stuff.” I recount the find of the...
by MEARS | Jul 25, 2008 | archived news
Q: I’m inquiring about an appraisal on a publication titled “Famous Sluggers of 1929”. It includes batting records for Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Rogers Hornsby, Travis Jackson, L.Goslin, Paul Waner, Lloyd Waner, Jim Bottomley, H.Cuyler, Ty Cobb, George...
by MEARS | Jul 25, 2008 | archived news
It would appear that my story on the dating of a Rawling’s glove has taken on a life of its own and I suspect we will hear more about this glove in the future. As I said, I have no opinion on what this glove is or is not, at least not yet. What I have decided to do is...
