Hall of Fame Induction Bats
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On This Day: November 23
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Beyond the Cardboard: Memories of Minor Leagues, Class D
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Those who follow the national pastime currently are familiar with minor league teams that bear classifications of Rookie, A, AA, and AAA leagues. But these have not always been the standard. In fact, before 1946, the minors’ highest level was labeled Double-A. After the soldiers began coming home following WWII and the baseball rosters began expanding again, there needed to be some changes made.…
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Beyond the Cardboard: Collecting Vintage Baseball Gloves
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Most baseball fans know about “gold gloves,” that is, the awards given out each season to some of the best fielding players at each position. The last few years have seen a definite increase in the interest surround those awards as they have been even given their own television show on the MLB Network! But baseball memorabilia collectors are increasingly finding out…
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Beyond the Cardboard: MLB Game-Used Items
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There are a LOT of different baseball collectibles to be had! Many people just think of baseball cards, but the possibilities are far greater than those colorful slabs of cardboard. And, for many a baseball fan in these days of increased access and availability, there is nothing like a piece of game-used baseball equipment from the major (and even minor) leagues! More…
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Beyond the Cardboard: Baseball Bobble-heads
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