The tradition of collecting sports autographs is
dominated by baseball. More than basketball, more than football,
more than hockey. It must have something to do with the fan's
expectation of getting an autograph before or after a game. Player
accessibility is a major factor. Storage space is another. After
all, how many basketballs can one cram into a trophy case? Then,
consider the economics:the cost of a baseball versus an official
football or basketball. Whatever the reasons, autographing is
intensely connected with baseball and that's where most fan demand
lies. It's significant in Cooperstown. It's catching on more
and more in Springfield, Mass., and Canton, O.
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The tradition of collecting sports autographs is
dominated by baseball. More than basketball, more than football,
more than hockey. It must have something to do with the fan's
expectation of getting an autograph before or after a game. Player
accessibility is a major factor. Storage space is another. After
all, how many basketballs can one cram into a trophy case? Then,
consider the economics:the cost of a baseball versus an official
football or basketball. Whatever the reasons, autographing is
intensely connected with baseball and that's where most fan demand
lies. It's significant in Cooperstown. It's catching on more
and more in Springfield, Mass., and Canton, O.