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		<title>Tips for a Sport Collection</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Collecting a memorability sport collection is something that can be truly exciting as a hobby and also truly profitable. Perhaps you have always had an interest in sports, or perhaps you just love collecting items of value. If you are interested in creating your own sport collection, you need to know where to start as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Baseball-MLB/Index-Cards"><img class="left" title="bobgibson" src="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-history/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/bobgibson.jpg" alt="bobgibson" width="169" height="240" /></a>Collecting a <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Baseball-MLB/Index-Cards">memorability sport collection</a> is something that can be truly exciting as a hobby and also truly profitable. Perhaps you have always had an interest in sports, or perhaps you just love collecting items of value. If you are interested in creating your own sport collection, you need to know where to start as well as how to get the most out of the memorabilia that you buy. Sports memorabilia purchased for a sport collection can be truly worthwhile if you decide to purchase memorabilia with a significant past or a significant price tag attached. Today many adults are collecting the same <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Baseball-MLB/Index-Cards">baseball cards</a> and other memorabilia that they kept in shoe boxes as kids. Have you allowed your sport collection to grow with you, or is it time to start a new one?</p>
<p>People have been building up their own unique sport collection concepts for as long as there have been sports to be fans of. This does not mean that all sport related stuff is worth anything. Do not simply go out and collect anything relating to a specific sport, otherwise you will end up with a lot of merchandise that is not worth the paper it is printed on, or the cloth, or so on. What you are going to want to do is become well versed in the sport, its history, the memorabilia that is popular, what people are looking for, and so on. The more that you research when it comes to building a sport collection, the better you will prosper in the end. There is no way for you to tell how much a certain item is going to be worth until you do your homework to figure out what people are actually going to be willing to pay for it.</p>
<p>If you have a favorite baseball or <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Autographs-Original/Football-NFL">football team</a>, you should study the history of each player to find out who was the best back in the day. You should also specifically look for players that have unique characteristics and qualifications that make their sport collection memorabilia stand out. Sometimes a single unique skill or unusual event will be capable of driving up the price of sports memorabilia significantly. Make sure to study the coaches, the rookies and other special edition memorabilia to build a sport collection that is truly great.</p>
<p>Another thing to keep in mind when building your sport collection is that you need to make sure you are shopping at reputable dealers because there are people out there that are less than reputable. Make sure that you are dealing with people that you can trust. All sports memorabilia should be capable of being authenticated, and do not settle for anything less. This way, you will be safe, and you will be able to guarantee that your entire sport collection is authentic and worth the money that you paid for it.</p>
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		<title>Types of Sports Memorabilia Items to Buy</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:15:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a number of different forms that sports memorabilia items can take, including both modern memorabilia and vintage memorabilia. Some of the sports memorabilia items that you can purchase and add to your collection include: - Autographed sports memorabilia items, including balls, gloves, bats, cards and anything else that is capable of being signed. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-history/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/sportsjers.jpg" alt="sportsjers" title="sportsjers" width="240" height="160" class="left" />There are a number of different forms that <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/">sports memorabilia items</a> can take, including both modern memorabilia and <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Sports-Collectibles/Vintage-Sports-Memorabilia">vintage memorabilia</a>. Some of the sports memorabilia items that you can purchase and add to your collection include:</p>
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<li>- Autographed sports memorabilia items, including balls, gloves, bats, cards and anything else that is capable of being signed. Here you should be watching out for clean surfaces, signatures that are clear and legible and certificates of authenticity.</li>
<li>- Sports cards, which should feature sharp corners, smooth surfaces and good image quality. Autographed sports cards are certainly worth more, and the most valuable are rookie cards for athletes that later go on to become stars.</li>
<li>- Equipment from games such as balls, bats, jerseys, rackets, shoes and other sporting equipment that was actually used during a game by a star athlete can go on to be extremely valuable.</li>
<li>- Team jerseys and other apparel memorabilia is another good option for collecting sports memorabilia items, but you should be looking for signs of wear such as authentic wear and tear, sweat stains and other proof that the apparel was used in the sport.</li>
<li>- Stadium items also make good sports memorabilia items, including seats and turnstiles, plain signs, neon signs, benches and any other items that come from stadiums as they can be very rare and extremely valuable, especially in situations where they are historically significant or vintage. If the stadium is no longer standing, then these particular sports memorabilia items can be even more valuable because they are irreplaceable piece of sporting history.</li>
<li>- Ticket Stubs and Programs are also great sports memorabilia items. You should be looking for programs and ticket stubs and other paper items that come from important or historically valuable tournaments, games and other events such as Super Bowl events, World Series events or US Open events for example, as these will be the most valuable.</li>
<li>- Bobbleheads are more modern, but they are still great sports memorabilia items. These are plastic dolls that have oversized heads affixed to a spring. If you have a full set of Bobblehead dolls, they may be really valuable. There are also ceramic items that are worth even more when they are in excellent condition.</li>
<li>- Pins are sports memorabilia items that are often offered for all sports and you can find them online or through sporting goods collectors. There are both modern and vintage pins that you can buy. Full series or full sets of pins can be worth a lot to the right collector.</li>
<li>- Boxing Items are harder to find in comparison to most other sports memorabilia items, so if you are interested in a valuable type of sporting memorabilia, consider collecting memorabilia and collectibles from boxing tournaments and the boxing sport.</li>
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		<title>Joe DiMaggio</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[  Sports Memorabilia Even today&#8217;s modern kids who might not even watch baseball or be able to name one single player have heard the name Joe DiMaggio. His name is synonymous with baseball and sports, as he was part of the game during its glory days, when it seemed every American boy dreamed of seeing [...]]]></description>
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<p><a href="http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/kc410877/Guru/DSCF0966.jpg"><img class="left" title="Joe DiMaggio" src="http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/kc410877/Guru/DSCF0966.jpg" alt="Joe" width="220" height="220" /></a>Even today&#8217;s modern kids who might not even watch baseball or be able to name one single player have heard the name Joe DiMaggio. His name is synonymous with baseball and sports, as he was part of the game during its glory days, when it seemed every American boy dreamed of seeing the Yankees or the Dodgers play ball in their home stadium and win the World Series. He played for the New York Yankees during his entire pro baseball career, something rarely seen today.</p>
<p>Joe DiMaggio was born in 1914 in Martinez, California, the 8th child of 9 born to Sicilian immigrants. His family moved to San Francisco a year later. His father wanted him to be a fisherman like he and his father before him, but the smell of the boat made Joe nauseous, so he had no desire to walk in his father&#8217;s footsteps. Joe played semi-pro ball until 1934, when he tore some knee ligaments and the Seals, the team that wanted to sell him to a pro team found themselves with an injured player that no one would pay for.</p>
<p>The Chicago Cubs wouldn&#8217;t even allow Joe to try out because of the injury, but the New York Yankees&#8217; scout was impressed and bought his contract, for a quarter of the prices the Seals had hoped to get. He stayed with the Seals for the next season, and became their Most Valuable Player, before the switch was made to the New York Yankees. Joe DiMaggio batted for the first time in the major leagues in 1936, right before Lou Gehrig&#8217;s turn at bat.</p>
<p>DiMaggio did something no one else had done before by getting 75 home runs in his first two major league baseball seasons. They won the first 4 Fall Classics after bringing Joe onto the team, and ending up winning 9 titles over the next 13 years. Joe DiMaggio was often compared to baseball greats Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson and Ty Cobb by sportswriters, also earning him the nicknames Joltin&#8217; Joe and The Yankee Clipper. Several years after his retirement in 1951 he was voted the greatest living baseball player by a poll of pro players in 1969.</p>
<p>Throughout his career, Joe DiMaggio won three Most Valuable Player awards and was an All-Star 13 times. He still holds the distinction of the being the only baseball player in history who was an All-Star every season in which he played. He set a record with a 56-game hitting streak, and managed to hit in 72 out of 73 games, an impressive achievement. Just two years before his retirement, in 1949, he was regarded as the best baseball player, but injuries and the pain they caused led to his retirement just two years later. He entered the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1955.</p>
<p>Popular Joe DiMaggio collectibles are baseball jerseys bearing his retired #5, New York Yankees sports memorabilia that&#8217;s tied to DiMaggio, particularly from his early career, and autographed items.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:22:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports Memorabilia -&#62; Autographs &#8211; Original -&#62; Autographs &#8211; Reprints When it comes to high value sports related collectibles, sports autographs are among the best. Whether it’s an autographed baseball bat, basketball jersey or a football helmet, autographed merchandise can be worth its weight in gold. If you are interested in getting some sports autographs, [...]]]></description>
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<h4><a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/">Sports Memorabilia</a> -&gt; <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Sports-Collectibles/Autographs-Original">Autographs &#8211; Original</a> -&gt; <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Sports-Collectibles/Autographs-Reprints">Autographs &#8211; Reprints</a></h4>
<p>When it comes to high value sports related collectibles, sports autographs are among the best. Whether it’s an autographed baseball bat, basketball jersey or a football helmet, autographed merchandise can be worth its weight in gold. If you are interested in getting some sports autographs, but you don’t know where to look, here’s a quick guide to help you build up your collection.</p>
<h3>1. Right from the source</h3>
<p>One of the easiest ways to get sports autographs is simply to go to games and ask the players for them directly. Most will more than willing to offer autographs, but it is best to wait until after the game is over before you approach them. The majority of arenas will have an area set up where the fans can interact with the players. It will be up to the individual players as to whether or not they will actually sign something, but most will. This is the most economical way to get a sports autograph, since you will only need to purchase the item that you want to have signed. As a plus, these autographs are often personalized, making them even more special to the collector.</p>
<h3>2. From licensed vendors</h3>
<p>You can get authentic sports autographs from licensed vendors that have worked out an agreement either with a certain league or with an individual player. These stores will typically have a wide variety of merchandise available and it is fairly easy to get a hold of a popular player’s autograph this way. The major downside for many consumers is that these stores do charge premium prices for the merchandise they sell.</p>
<h3>3. From other private collectors</h3>
<p>If you are looking for vintage or rare sports autographs, this is a great way to find them. Private collectors will sometimes have a disbursement sale, or you can attend auctions and pick up some great deals. Once again, the prices will probably be a little high, but you will have access to a wide variety of different types of autographed merchandise.</p>
<h3>4. At online auctions</h3>
<p>This has become one of the most popular ways to get sports autographs. You can find literally thousands of different autographs online and many sellers have built up a great reputation for providing authentic merchandise. However, it is smart to be cautious when buying sports memorabilia online since there are some sellers that do take advantage of people. Ask for certificates of authenticity, or have the item appraised before you buy to ensure that you are getting authentic autographs.</p>
<p>These are just a few ways that the average collector can get their hands on sports autographs. Wherever you shop, just take the time to do your homework to make sure that you are getting a real piece of sports memorabilia. By following this step, you can be assured that your autograph will have more than just sentimental value.</p>
<p>Collecting sports autographs is a great hobby for kids and can help them get involved in sports. In addition, it serves as a great way to spend more quality time with your kids.</p>
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		<title>Lou Gehrig</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports Memorabilia -&#62; Fan Apparel &#038; Souvenirs -&#62; New York Yankees Lou Gehrig, whose full name was actually Henry Louis Gehrig, is one of the most well-known names, not just in the history of baseball, but in the history of sports. He&#8217;s distinguished because of his remarkable career as a player, and his dignity in [...]]]></description>
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<p>Lou Gehrig, whose full name was actually Henry Louis Gehrig, is one of the most well-known names, not just in the history of baseball, but in the history of sports. He&#8217;s distinguished because of his remarkable career as a player, and his dignity in the face of the illness that forced him away from the sport he loved. </p>
<p>Lou Gehrig played in 2,130 consecutive baseball games, a record that wasn&#8217;t broken until Cal Ripken, Jr. bypassed that number in 1995. The game that ended Gehrig&#8217;s consecutive streak came after his health began to mysteriously fail was a Detroit game against the Tigers in which he benched himself for the good of the team.  The news was so shocking that the announcer told the crowd that it was the first time Gehrig hadn&#8217;t played in 2,130 consecutive games.  They gave him a standing ovation. </p>
<p>Gehrig&#8217;s fame first came because of his hitting ability.  He was known as the Iron Horse and set many Major League Baseball records.  In fact, Lou Gehrig set one record that still stands today—23 grand slams, the most grand slams in any baseball player&#8217;s career. </p>
<p>For those looking for Lou Gehrig memorabilia, authentic autographed items run from about $5000 to $20,000 and more, so beware of cheaper auctioned items claiming to be authentic.  Look in well-respected sports memorabilia stores for the best items, and look for items that aren&#8217;t perhaps authentic signed items, but somehow related to the Yankees during Gehrig&#8217;s era. </p>
<p>Lou Gehrig played for the New York Yankees until illness put him on the bench, where he remained as the team captain for a few weeks before leaving entirely.  He was only 36 years old when he was stricken with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, which has become commonly known as Lou Gehrig&#8217;s Disease.  The disease is a neuromuscular disease that causes a slow paralysis to overtake the individual, which eventually prevents them from even breathing or swallowing without help, while the mind stays sharp. </p>
<p>Even when his health started to decline and his statistics dropped dramatically from the previous year&#8217;s statistics in 1938, his record was still good, just not outstanding as it had been previously.  He accumulated an RBI of 1,995, a lifetime batting average of .340, and he was a seven-time All-Star, an impressive number since the first All-Star game wasn&#8217;t played until 1933, and his career ended just before the game in 1939.  He was the 1927 American League Most Valuable Player twice and won the Triple Crown in 1934. All high distinctions, considering he played ball with Babe Ruth, another Major League legend, who often overshadowed all other baseball stars. </p>
<p>If Lou Gehrig&#8217;s career was distinguished, so was his exit from baseball.  When the diagnosis of ALS was given, it was only two weeks before he stood up and gave his famous farewell speech to a packed crowd, which stood and applauded him for two solid minutes. In that speech, he said he was “the luckiest man on the face of this earth.”</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 17:46:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Millions of people are shopping online looking for the best sports memorabilia. The best sports memorabilia can easily span a number of different sports while including a wide range of different items including high demand items, rare items and cool items, funny items and even some more bizarre items as well. Here are some of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-history/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/racing.jpg" alt="racing" title="racing" width="240" height="159" class="left" />Millions of people are shopping online looking for the best sports memorabilia. The best sports memorabilia can easily span a number of different sports while including a wide range of different items including high demand items, rare items and cool items, funny items and even some more bizarre items as well. Here are some of the best sports memorabilia items that you may want to consider collecting when it comes to collecting sports memorabilia to buy and sell or collect for your own personal needs.</p>
<p><strong>Football -</strong> Some of the best sports memorabilia in the realm of football includes team apparel and souvenirs, NFL jerseys and jackets, NFL hats, key chains, pins and watches. You can also choose team banners and signs, flags and car accessories, posters and lithographs, pennants, photos and more. If you are not interested in the NFL, there are other leagues that you may want to consider including the XFL, CFL and NCAA football as well. </p>
<p><strong>Baseball -</strong> There are a number of different ways to go when it comes to collecting the best sports memorabilia in the realm of <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Autographs-Original/Baseball-MLB">baseball</a>. For example, you may choose baseball hats, or batting helmets or even bobble heads, apparel, jerseys and t-shirts, caps, souvenir buttons, watches, pins and jewelry and so many other items as well. You can choose major league baseball or even college league baseball depending on where your interests lay. </p>
<p><strong>Basketball -</strong> If you are looking for the best sports memorabilia in the realm of <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Autographs-Original/Basketball-NBA">basketball</a> then you may want to consider apparel that represents your favorite team. Some examples are NBA jerseys and jackets, NBA shirts and hats, WNBA souvenirs and apparel, basketball apparel for the NCAA and more. There are photos and posters featuring the most legendary players, autographed caps and jerseys, autographed posters and prints, basketball cards, rookie jerseys and so many other items to choose from. And if you&#8217;re not interested in the NBA, there is always the WNBA and the NCAA to choose from.</p>
<p><strong>Racing &#8211; </strong>Another way to go when it comes to collecting the best sports memorabilia is <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Autographs-Original/Racing-Formula-1">racing</a> apparel and racing souvenirs. You can enter into the world of NASCAR style stock racing by collecting souvenirs and apparel that feature your favorite drivers, especially when it comes to drivers that have passed away such as Dale Earnhardt for example. If you are not interested in NASCAR racing, there are other racing styles to choose from including Indy racing, CART racing, Formula 1 racing and even NHRA racing.</p>
<p>Choosing the best sports memorabilia is up to you &#8211; Choose the sport you like, the team or the sports star that you like, and collect the best sports memorabilia that resonate within you. </p>
<p>Photo Credits: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/misterfreak/">misterfreak</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports Memorabilia -&#62; Autographs &#8211; Original -&#62; Baseball &#8211; MLB Out of all of the sports collectibles, when it comes to the ones that resonate the deepest with collectors, baseball memorabilia is at the top of the list. This is an emotional game, and there are thousands of different things that you can collect. Whether [...]]]></description>
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<h4><a href="http://vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/">Sports Memorabilia</a> -&gt; <a href="http://vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Sports-Collectibles/Autographs-Original">Autographs &#8211; Original</a> -&gt; <a href="http://vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Autographs-Original/Baseball-MLB">Baseball &#8211; MLB</a></h4>
<p>Out of all of the sports collectibles, when it comes to the ones that resonate the deepest with collectors, baseball memorabilia is at the top of the list. This is an emotional game, and there are thousands of different things that you can collect. Whether it’s a vintage card from Mickey Mantle, a bobble head of Cal Ripkin, Jr, or a signed card from your favorite player, baseball memorabilia is valuable in many different ways. Let’s take a look at some of the hottest baseball memorabilia that is currently available.</p>
<h3>1. Autographed Baseball Cards</h3>
<p>These are definitely a fan favorite and whether you remember your collection as a kid, or you are still actively collecting, this type of baseball memorabilia is incredibly popular. In fact, many of these cards can sell for thousands of dollars at auction. When you’re shopping for this type of memorabilia, it is important to get it authenticated before you actually buy, since fakes are common. However, with care, you can easily get a great card to add to your personal collection.</p>
<h3>2. Jerseys and Gloves</h3>
<p>These items rank right up there with cards when it comes to the most popular forms of baseball memorabilia. Ideally, you should be looking for originals, and it’s even better if they are autographed. However, if your budget is a little on the small side, you can still get an nice commemorative jersey or glove that is a licensed reproduction. Just make sure that you are dealing with a retailer that has been approved by the MLB to ensure that you are getting the best merchandise.</p>
<h3>3. Bobble Head Dolls</h3>
<p>This is another incredibly popular type of baseball memorabilia and once again, there are a few that will sell for thousands at auction. You’ll want to look for older bobble head dolls that represent famous players, or ones that are specifically commemorating an event, such as a the World Series. While many of these have emotional value only, they still make for a great display item and a wonderful conversation piece.</p>
<h3>4. Bats and Signed Balls</h3>
<p>You may be able to get your very own baseball memorabilia if you show up at a game and ask your favorite player to give you an autograph. Try to get them to sign a bat or a ball. In most cases, players will stay after a game in order to give the fans a few minutes for autograph signings. Don’t hound the players, but depending on their level of friendliness, most should be willing to oblige you.</p>
<p>Baseball memorabilia is one of the collectibles out there that is a lot of fun to find and it’s easy to start building your own personal collection. If you love this game, and you’re not yet collecting memorabilia, you are missing out on a great chance to express your love of this game and get some valuable collectibles that you can pass on to your children and grandchildren down the road. This is a great family activity and one that kids really enjoy.</p>
<p>Photo Credits: <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/2eklectik/">2Eklectik</a></p>
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		<title>Baseball Pennants</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:47:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports Memorabilia -&#62; Vintage-Sports Memorabilia -&#62; Pennants-Flags Collecting baseball pennants can be a fun hobby for a sports memorabilia fan, or a fan of a particular baseball team. A collector can choose to collect pennants that were made during a certain year, a certain era, or pennants spanning the entire history of one team. The [...]]]></description>
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<h4><a href=" http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/">Sports Memorabilia</a> -&gt; <a href=" http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Vintage-Sports-Memorabilia/">Vintage-Sports Memorabilia</a> -&gt; <a href="http://www.vintageantiquecollectible.com/sports-memorabilia/Vintage-Sports-Memorabilia/Pennants-Flags">Pennants-Flags</a></h4>
<p><a href="http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/kc410877/Guru/scan0001-5.jpg"><img class="left" title="Baseball Pennants" src="http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o176/kc410877/Guru/scan0001-5.jpg" alt="Baseball Pennants" width="220" height="220" /></a>Collecting baseball pennants can be a fun hobby for a sports memorabilia fan, or a fan of a particular baseball team.  A collector can choose to collect pennants that were made during a certain year, a certain era, or pennants spanning the entire history of one team.  The variety in pennants in colors, materials and designs is so that any collection is bright and varied, and livens up any room in which it&#8217;s displayed. </p>
<p>Baseball cards stand as the leader among baseball collectibles, which causes many people to overlook things like baseball pennants, which are just as collectible and can be quite valuable.  In fact, as far as an investment goes, pennants hold their value steady more than cards, which fluctuate based on a number of factors.  While it&#8217;s unlikely that you&#8217;ll find baseball pennants that are worth as much as the top value baseball cards, you&#8217;ll have a more steady investment and a great-looking item to enjoy.  </p>
<p>Baseball pennants are larger than baseball cards, and more easy and satisfying to display because of that, especially for fans of one team.  While they take up more room, the space they occupy is typically on the wall, rather than in albums or boxes like cards, so they&#8217;re great for people with limited storage space.  They serve as decoration as much as simply a collectible display, and are easy to theme a baseball room around, or feature prominently in a room filled with memorabilia from other sports besides baseball. </p>
<p>Thrift stores, yard sales and flea markets are a good place to browse for baseball pennants.  Many people acquire them and never realize that they might have value beyond that of a souvenir, so it&#8217;s not unusual to find a true vintage pennant in one of these relatively cheap ways! Some older pennants can even be purchased through Major League Baseball and its affiliates, so it pays to check the official sources.  And of course you can purchase new ones there, too. </p>
<p>Online auctions like eBay are a great way to find baseball pennants. While you might not be able to find the exact year a pennant was made when you&#8217;re purchasing through yard sales and auctions, this shouldn&#8217;t deter you from getting a pennant that you love.  You can always research it later to try to find the year, if you&#8217;re interested in the history of the pennant. </p>
<p>When looking at baseball pennants, especially online, make sure you ask what material the pennant is made from, as this should affect the price and the value. (Also look into purchasing inexpensive pennant  protectors so you can display your treasures without worry.)  Felt pennants are the least expensive, and the more easily damaged ones, while wool pennants command higher prices and make a better investment.  The earliest pennants from the 1940s will probably cost you more than those made later, but you may be able to find a great vintage pennant for much less than you think, especially if the current owner doesn&#8217;t realize its potential value. </p>
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		<title>Baseball Jerseys</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2012 11:28:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports Memorabilia -&#62; Fan Apparel &#038; Souvenirs -&#62; Baseball-MLB Baseball fan love everything about the game—the atmosphere, the rules, the players, the equipment, and especially the collectible memorabilia like baseball jerseys, the older, the better. Major League Baseball produces tons of memorabilia like bats, balls, caps, cards, logos, banners, and almost any kind of souvenir [...]]]></description>
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<p>Baseball fan love everything about the game—the atmosphere, the rules, the players, the equipment, and especially the collectible memorabilia like baseball jerseys, the older, the better.  Major League Baseball produces tons of memorabilia like bats, balls, caps, cards, logos, banners, and almost any kind of souvenir and collectible item you can think of.  This merchandise is available in a variety of places.  Some brick and mortar stores specialize in sports memorabilia—even furniture bearing team logos, like a Cardinals couch.  Online stores offer a wide variety of products, too, and of course, online auctions are a great place to find anything you&#8217;re looking for, including sports memorabilia. </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re looking for collectible baseball jerseys, auctions are a great place to look.  Often, teams and other organizations will offer old jerseys for auction to raise money for charity.  Often these items are signed, or have special significance.  This isn&#8217;t a discount way to buy the items, but at least the money spent goes for a good cause.  Stores that specialize in sports merchandise carry just about every kind of jersey and every other item you could want, too. </p>
<p>If you can purchase memorabilia like baseball jerseys and take it to an autograph signing (or purchase it there, as things like that are typically offered for sale specifically so you can have them signed) then you have a one-of-a-kind piece of sports memorabilia made even more special if the athlete uses your name.  The ones bearing only a signature will fetch a much higher price should you decide to sell the item at auction—if your buyers can be convinced the signature is real, that is. </p>
<p>When purchasing baseball jerseys online or just about anywhere, the first thing you want to do is make sure the tag is intact.  It&#8217;s a common trick among those who try to sell “official” merchandise to cut the tag out so you can&#8217;t verify the manufacturer.  Chances are fairly high that if the tag&#8217;s gone, the item isn&#8217;t genuine. These days, with a good printer and software almost anyone can produce sports t-shirts, jerseys, baseball caps, and virtually anything that mimics the look of official merchandise.  Look for the MLB tag on the item to ensure that you&#8217;re getting a genuine baseball jersey. </p>
<p>When it comes to buying autographed baseball jerseys, there are a number of things you can do to ensure the item is genuine.  While it&#8217;s always best to get the autograph yourself so there&#8217;s no doubt, if you do want to purchase one, ask if any pictures were taken at the signing.  All autograph dealers don&#8217;t do this, but some very reputable ones will show a picture of he celebrity or athlete signing the item.  </p>
<p>Look at the athlete&#8217;s autograph from other sources.  Make sure the autograph you&#8217;re looking at is genuine, and compare the photos carefully. Remember, though, a talented forger can do wonders, so you at least understand the risk when purchasing autographed baseball jerseys from dealers and other sources.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sports -&#62; Baseball Memorabilia When asked to list some of baseball’s greatest players, many people would list Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Ty Cobb, but no list would be complete without Mickey Mantle. The Oklahoma native was born to a father who was already a huge baseball fan and actually named his son after Mickey [...]]]></description>
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<p>When asked to list some of baseball’s greatest players, many people would list Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Ty Cobb, but no list would be complete without Mickey Mantle. The Oklahoma native was born to a father who was already a huge baseball fan and actually named his son after Mickey Cochrane, a Hall of Fame catcher in the sport. </p>
<p>Mickey Mantle was an athlete through high school and college, and because of his college football career he developed osteomyelitis, a potentially fatal condition that had only recently been researched enough to find that penicillin could stop its progress. The disease was a crippling disease that could have cost him his leg, if not for proper, quick treatment. Because of this condition he couldn’t serve in the military and some baseball fans looked down on him for not serving in the Korean War instead of playing baseball professionally, as he did. </p>
<p>He was spotted by a Yankees scout when he was just in high school.  The scout came back on the day Mantle graduated high school and signed him to the minor league team. He played for the Yankees in 1951 in his first World Series game, then replaced Jo DiMaggio in 1952 after his retirement. Mickey Mantle held the record for the most runs scored and the most runs batted in during the World Series, as well as the most World Series home runs. </p>
<p>Mickey Mantle also was known for hitting the longest home runs, with some estimated at having traveled between 550 and 650 feet. Though Ruth, DiMaggio and two other ball players had been paid more during their careers, in 1961 Mantle became the highest paid active player, with a contract for $75,000. </p>
<p>Mickey Mantle often battled injury during his career, with knee problems and frequent pain. He hit his last home run in 1968 and retired in 1969. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974, and the Yankees retired #7 in his honor. Mantle admitted alcoholism late in life and underwent treatment at the Betty Ford Clinic in 1994. In 1995 after the bombing of the Oklahoma City Federal building he worked to raise money for the victims and their families. Soon after, he received a liver transplant to replace the one ravaged by alcoholism and hepatitis. This caused controversy because of how quickly and easily he received an organ when others had been on a waiting list for months and years. </p>
<p>He also created the Mickey Mantle foundation to raise awareness about the need for organ donation and to help families struggling while waiting for an organ for a loved one. Despite the transplant, he died about two months later because the liver cancer had spread before the transplant.  </p>
<p>Mickey Mantle memorabilia can be found in shops dedicated to sports memorabilia or in online auctions, where a huge variety is available. There is usually a lot of competition for these items, so be sure to research what’s most valuable at the time before placing your maximum bid.  </p>
<p>Soon you can expect to see old fashioned bats considered collectibles, once only <a href="http://www.homerunmonkey.com/homerun-baseball-bats.html">BBCOR certified baseball bats</a> are available.</p>
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