| I played football from the age of eight years old | | | | pins of their teams and they are actually one of |
| until age twenty and then continued in bodybuilding | | | | the most popular segments of the sports |
| to this day at the age of 45. Even though I look | | | | collectible market today. Other popular pins are |
| younger than my age and younger guys approach | | | | those that commemorate specific events like the |
| me all the time to play rugby or sandlot football | | | | Olympics. Collecting antique sports equipment, |
| my knees and hips just can't take the abuse | | | | such as vintage baseball gloves and bats is also a |
| anymore. If you are like me and you still want to | | | | hot item. |
| stay involved in sports a good way to do it is | | | | Collecting sports cards like baseball cards is still hot |
| though sports collectibles and memorabilia. | | | | as ever of course and over the years these |
| I never thought I would get into it but there is so | | | | cards which started as a hobby for many when |
| much available that there is literally something for | | | | they were kids are now bringing in huge sums of |
| everyone no matter what sport you are | | | | money for the owners. Rare cards like those of |
| interested in. Sports memorabilia collecting can help | | | | Babe Ruth or Willie Mays bring in unbelievable |
| fill your time with an enjoyable hobby and give | | | | prices. |
| you a diversion from the hassles of life. | | | | NASCAR is another area that is super hot right |
| Sports collecting can run from collecting football | | | | now. You can find replica race cars, leather |
| jerseys or collecting photographs for scrapbooks | | | | jackets, helmets, etc. My dad is a huge Jeff |
| to collecting every possible item you can find | | | | Gordon fan and has just about everything in |
| about the particular sport, team, or player you | | | | existence with his name or picture on it. If you |
| are interested in. It is fun to put together display | | | | are into NASCAR check into this area of sports |
| cases with jerseys, helmets, and game balls along | | | | memorabilia, you will find an item for whatever |
| with pictures from particular events. There are | | | | racer you like. |
| some accessories that you can buy to help you | | | | Some other sports collectors keep items that |
| with displaying your sports collectibles as well. | | | | relate to their individual recreational sport such as |
| Another easy to start collectible hobby is by | | | | fishing or golf. There are categories that cater to |
| collecting pins. Almost all sports offer collectible | | | | everyone so you are sure to find your niche. |