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nevrdiez34
08-30-2012, 07:58 AM
I saw these Ernie Banks GU Cleats in the current Mears auction. I was considering bidding, but don't know much about 1960's cleats. Any opinions on the cleats or the likelyhood that that Ernie used them would be greatly appreciated.

http://sports.mearsonlineauctions.com/LotDetail.aspx?lotid=50142&searchby=0&searchvalue=None&page=0&sortby=0&displayby=2&lotsperpage=100&category=27&seo=1967-Ernie-Banks-Chicago-Cubs-Game-Worn-Signed-Cleats-Sourced-From-Dick-Radatz---JSA-%26-MEARS-

W_EISENHUTH
08-30-2012, 12:16 PM
Not sure about the cleats but the name written on the tongue looks correct/seems to match photos. I am willing to bet however, that Mr. Cub didn't wear white laces, so I doubt those are original to the shoes. I heard a story once that when Ernie first arrived at Wrigley, he had yellow colored shoe laces but it didn't take long for Yosh to set him straight.

nevrdiez34
08-31-2012, 12:54 PM
Thanks Wayne, I appreciate it!