by MEARS | Apr 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
The New York Yankees “Top Hat and Bat” logo is one of the most iconic corporate brand images in history. There is very little doubt about when it first appeared and who the design is attributed to (1946-Lon Keller). But where did the idea come from? In the past I...
by MEARS | Mar 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The San Francisco Bay Area has rich baseball history, and a long time touch stone has been the famous DiMaggio Brothers; Joe, Dom, and Vince. But the DiMaggio’s are not the only Bay Area Baseball Brothers of the note…Enter the Brothers Alou. While largely relegated...
by MEARS | Feb 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
While General Managers have been busy making deals for players, the MEARS Museum continues to make deals for artifacts and memorabilia to share with the collecting public. Being just a very short drive from the Windy City, Chicago related baseball items remain some of...
by MEARS | Dec 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
THE SIGN Height: 74” Width: 42” Thickness: 3/8” Weight: Approximately 35lbs Material/Construction: Pressed board; die cut. Manufacturer: Carl Thelin Company Origin/Purpose: Point of presence sign to welcome players, media, and fans to Milwaukee, Wisconsin for the...
by MEARS | Nov 29, 2016 | Uncategorized
One of the things I have always felt that was sorely needed with respect to major league game worn jerseys was a standard, accurate, and relevant vocabulary. The lack of a professional vocabulary hinders the ability to attract new, and at times, a more sophisticated...
by MEARS | Nov 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
Contrary to recent events, voting and elections can be wonderful and exiting things. Consider the 1953 All Star Game if you will. In 1953, the Cincinnati Reds and Crosley Field played host to the mid-summer classic. Nothing pleases the sponsoring city like seeing a...
