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Originally Posted by bnorth
Picked up these oddball Ted Williams weights. ![Smile](forum/images/smilies/smile.gif) The red 5LBer is my favorite.
Not sure what time frame these Sears, Roebuck and Co weights comes from so any info would be greatly appreciated.
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Early to mid 60s most likely. Sears signed Ted Williams in 1962 to endorse their wide range of "outdoor sports" products after his retirement. So his name/signature is on Sears branded tents, guns, bicycles, weight sets, fishing equipment and of course, Sears model baseball equipment.
Here's a short vintage SI article about his endorsement signing:
https://www.si.com/vault/1962/03/05/...laying-manager