by MEARS | May 22, 2008 | archived news
I am and remain a collector at heart. The items I buy for my own collection fall into two categories; those I really like and those I think I will be able to use. When I started buying 1970s knits, there were just certain styles that I thought looked great… one...
by MEARS | May 22, 2008 | archived news
HOF DONATION The Hall of Fame Game between the Cubs and Padres was rained out, but not before a ceremony in which Greg Maddux donated to the Hall the jersey he wore in his 350th victory. PINK BATS ON MLB.COM The first wave of pink MLB Mothers’ Day bats is on...
by MEARS | May 22, 2008 | archived news
I recently got an e-mail asking if the Dodgers wore road jersey made by either Spalding or MacGregor in 1959, and if so, which ones did they wear in the World Series that year? Without appearing to be launching into Stengalize… the answer is yes. I have decided to...
by MEARS | May 20, 2008 | archived news
As lead authenticator, I anxiously awaited the challenge of evaluating this knit Yankees pinstripe. With previous experience, the MEARS research center, and our tools for evaluating, I began the process. To begin, 1975 was a very good year for Thurman Munson, both...
by MEARS | May 19, 2008 | archived news
SUBJECT: Imagery analysis of an early 20th century New Giants Home Jersey being attributed to Christy Mathewson. As part of the review of this early 20th century New York Giants home jersey, I was provided full color plates of the same and was asked to offer an...
by MEARS | May 14, 2008 | archived news
I have never owned or collected game used football helmets so let’s get that out of the way right from the start. I have also never owned or collected a T-55 or a T-62 tank. While I have stayed at a Holiday Inn Express on more than one occasion, I do have actual and...
