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Posted By: Al Crisafulli

Like I said, Jay, I can see both sides of the fence. Actually, until I saw my son's eyes light up, I was firmly on your side.

But when he said "I OWN A PIECE OF BOBBY THOMPSON'S BAT!", I kinda got nudged a little toward the other side. It's only Bobby Thompson, I understand, but still...I don't collect game-used anything, so it's not like I've got that kind of stuff displayed in my house. So until he's an adult and can decide what to do with his own money, the only way he'll ever own something like that is if it's attached to a card.

We have lots of discussions about sports, and about baseball history, but when he held that card in his hand, he "got it" in a way I don't think he ever has before. The magnitude of the history sort of hit home with him.

Anyway, I thought it was cool, and it reminded me that this used to be a kid's hobby. I like that, and I sorta miss it a little.

-Al