What I Buy and Why by Dave Grob

All of this began with an e-mail from a bat collector/dealer who had been offered a 1940s flannel. He had some questions about the rather unique and odd patch that been sewn over the team logo. I told what I knew and didn’t know about it as well as a possible retail...

What I Buy and Why by Dave Grob

All of this began with an e-mail from a bat collector/dealer who had been offered a 1940s flannel. He had some questions about the rather unique and odd patch that been sewn over the team logo. I told what I knew and didn’t know about it as well as a possible retail...

February Auction Prewiew #1 by Dave Grob

Packages from the January auction on out and on their way to collectors. Packages have also been heading my way to look over for the February auction. A box of knits came earlier this week and I thought I would share some images and impressions about some of the items...

February Auction Prewiew #1 by Dave Grob

Packages from the January auction on out and on their way to collectors. Packages have also been heading my way to look over for the February auction. A box of knits came earlier this week and I thought I would share some images and impressions about some of the items...

Vintage Brew Volume 3 By Paul Tenpenny

You could say that Charles Arthur Shires was never lacking in self esteem. When your traveling trunk is emblazoned with the sobriquet Art “THE GREAT” Shires, it is a good bet that you exude confidence. Art brought his traveling side show to Brew Town and...

Vintage Brew Volume 3 By Paul Tenpenny

You could say that Charles Arthur Shires was never lacking in self esteem. When your traveling trunk is emblazoned with the sobriquet Art “THE GREAT” Shires, it is a good bet that you exude confidence. Art brought his traveling side show to Brew Town and...

College & Alcohol by Dave Grob

Today’s article touches on college and the use of alcohol. Stay with me here as this is not about making some sort of moral or political statement. Many folks would agree that spending time in college can help increase one’s personal value and alcohol can be a...

College & Alcohol by Dave Grob

Today’s article touches on college and the use of alcohol. Stay with me here as this is not about making some sort of moral or political statement. Many folks would agree that spending time in college can help increase one’s personal value and alcohol can be a...

A $5.00 yearbook by Dave Grob

Ron Cey’s first order for the Hillerich & Bradsby model C300 was on January 25th 1979. The C300 was made for Cey off of the Adirondack model 256B. The C300 is the only bat shown in his personal order sheet for 1979 and 1980. His last order for the 1979 season was...

A $5.00 yearbook by Dave Grob

Ron Cey’s first order for the Hillerich & Bradsby model C300 was on January 25th 1979. The C300 was made for Cey off of the Adirondack model 256B. The C300 is the only bat shown in his personal order sheet for 1979 and 1980. His last order for the 1979 season was...