Currently we are drawing attention to the fact that the Baseball Hall of Fame has had a terrific program called “Friends of the Hall of Fame” where fans may “belong” to the Hall in a way that is fun, shows support, and most importantly, makes a difference. When we say it makes a difference, what we mean is that membership fees paid to belong to the Friends program allows the Hall to pursue its goals … continue reading What you “get” by “belonging” to the Hall of Fame: Membership Pins

Currently we are drawing attention to the fact that the Baseball Hall of Fame has had a terrific program called “Friends of the Hall of Fame” where fans may “belong” to the Hall in a way that is fun, shows support, and most importantly, makes a difference. When we say it makes a difference, what we mean is that membership fees paid to belong to the Friends program allows the Hall to pursue its goals … continue reading What you “get” by “belonging” to the Hall of Fame: Memories & Dreams

Officially, the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, New York, is “an independent, non-profit educational institution dedicated to fostering an appreciation of the historical development of baseball and its impact on our culture by collecting, preserving, exhibiting and interpreting its collections for a global audience as well as honoring those who have made outstanding contributions to our national pastime.” Of course, to most baseball fans the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum … continue reading What you “get” by “belonging” to the Hall of Fame

Most baseball card shops know the scenario all too well. The phone rings. On the calling end is an enthusiastic person who has decided to part with the baseball card collection he/she just found/inherited/bought at auction, etc.. Almost giddy with excitement and breathless with anticipation of certain near riches, they exclaim that the cards are “old,” like from 1987 or 1989…or somewhere in that period. It happens so often you almost want to have a … continue reading Retro Gallery: 1991 Upper Deck NOLAN RYAN Baseball Heroes Set

In May 2012 the Panini Company released their product 2011 Panini LIMITED Baseball. As with all the recent Panini releases, it is fully licensed by the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA), and it was released after their agreement with the Baseball Hall of Fame. In the opinion of MLB Memories, the result is a product that is beautiful, stylish, classic and classy…not to mention loaded with great cards, memorabilia and autographs! Later we hope … continue reading 2011 Panini LIMITED Baseball: Box Break Gallery

In the spring and early summer of 1969 I was a pre-teen with confidence and joy because I was a fan of the Detroit Tigers! They were reigning World Champions, and all the guys I hung with were positive the new division play would make another Series victory even easier for the Bengals. Of course, we were wrong, but we were just kids! As with so many others our age, the following of baseball was … continue reading Not Over ‘Em Yet: 1969 Topps Decals