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Originally Posted by bnorth
Picked up these oddball Ted Williams weights. 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