Why is baseball America’s pastime

Baseball has been woven into the very fabric of American society for many years now. Children of all ages take up baseballs and gloves in order to have fun, and mothers and fathers find themselves decorating their nurseries for their baby boy with baseballs and other equipment which goes along with the sport. No mater where you roam in the United States, you’ll never be too far away from a great baseball game, or just a small corner shop which specializes in baseball cards.

To some, there is a season for baseball, but to others, baseball is always in season. it is a fan’s sport like no other, in which fans are constantly collecting clothing, cards, and other memorabilia featuring their favorite players and teams. Many Americans don’t realize it, but collecting baseball memorabilia is a great business, with billions of dollars being made year round, not just through the first and last days of the season.

Older generations of Americans are more familiar with baseball card collecting than younger generations, and because of this, many people believe that baseball card collecting is a dying art. This is simply not the case, as many cards which have been saved over the years only increase in value, and many collectors know this. You’ll find card collectors at rummage sales, estate sales, and many other types of sales in which people get rid of their old belongings. These die hard collectors are looking for the cards that made their childhood so much fun. While its true that card collecting has changed over the years, it is still alive and well, and it’s a great hobby for parents and grandparents to pass on to children.

Collectors both young and old still actively seek cards of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe Dimaggio, Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris, all members of the greatest team of Yankees ever composed. While these cards may be out of reach for today’s young collectors, there are newer players like Derek Jeter and Alex Rodriguez who attract the attention of young minds and continue to keep baseball an integral part of our society.

Though rosters for teams may change over the course of seasons, there is still something entirely magical about the sport which so many people enjoy. No matter if people continue to enjoy their games at home, on their televisions, or they manage to score those perfect box seats near the third base line, there is nothing better than watching a fan’s favorite team get out there and play the best they can play. No matter if you participate in the sport or not, baseball is great for playing and watching and because its relatively easy to understand with no harsh rules or penalties which must be decided, fans of all ages can take part and enjoy the sport.


For these reasons, baseball will continue to be an integral part of our society for many years to come, as more and more fans are attracted to the sport.