Scraps From The Called Shot Jersey by MEARS

My dad was always making stuff out of wood down in the basement workshop…As a kid, I loved going through the “scrap box”, looking for a block or section of wood in the rough shape of something I could use. It needed to be along the lines of what I was looking for...

What I Collect and Why by MEARS

To borrow a phrase from the President of the Hair Club for Men, “not only am I the President, but I’m also a customer.” Yep, I bought the 1947 Eddie Stanky Brooklyn Dodgers home jersey from the Bushing and Kinunen For Sales Site…and if you’re curious or care,...

A Re-Look At The Called Shot Jersey by MEARS

Below is the text of my re-evaluation of the Babe Ruth “Called Shot” Jersey that I looked at almost three ago. The letter is listed in its entirety, excluding the two pages of references for space and formatting purposes. If requested, I will gladly e-mail this list...

MEARS Sunday News Extra by Dave Miedema

YANKEES ACE TO SELL MEMORABILIA Many of us have seen the ads in SCD where Whitey Ford made available to collectors autographed photos of him with Yankee greats which he had the foresight to get years ago. Now, more personal items are being made available to collectors...