by MEARS | Jun 1, 2008 | archived news
Since my weekly regular column featuring an update on Adirondack player model bats from the 1950s and 1960s has been reserved for MEARS Members only (posted directly to the Archived News Section), I thought I would at least take this opportunity to share a neat image...
by MEARS | May 24, 2008 | archived news
MORE MILITARY MUSINGS Add the Cincinnati Reds to the list of military camouflage uniforms in 2008. The Reds wore theirs on July 6th. Also, one camo-clad coach had a sense of humor about the special wearables. Remembering the edict that base coaches must wear helmets...
by MEARS | May 24, 2008 | archived news
It seems I spend most of time researching and writing about things that are in other people’s collections. While this article is shorter than what I normally provide, it is no less important or enjoyable to me. A few years back, I began to sell off my Reds stuff in...
by MEARS | May 23, 2008 | archived news
Listen to any old time player talk about the game he played and one thing that is likely to be part of that discussion…those “heavy wool uniforms”. Of course this is not something I am debating, but rather something I thought to question as to just how heavy when...
by MEARS | May 23, 2008 | archived news
Over the past year, I have written a number of articles on bat use by professional baseball players. These articles have ranged by topic from early manufacturers, player endorsement contracts, to a rather focused and incremental look at Adirondack bats from the...
by MEARS | May 23, 2008 | archived news
GAME-USED JERSEY DOGMA IN THE 1970’S It’s amazing how far we’ve come in this hobby in 30+ years. The Internet, dealer bulk purchases, hobby sources like Steiner and MeiGray, authenticators, niche experts…these days, it’s hard to believe...
