Baseball has a unique tie to history. Even the casual fan is aware of the stories, the records, and the controversies. Some of us even visit the same ballparks where our favorite legendary tales actually took place and we get there early to have a beer in the same bars that our grandparents did. That’s what sets baseball apart. You can trace American history back through the players, the teams, and the seasons of the game.
It’s this connection that draws us to baseball memorabilia. Nostalgia transforms foul balls into plaques, baseball cards into retirement funds, and basements across the nation into museums.