Does he play baseball too? Maybe round up a somewhat worn prewar style glove and try playing catch using it. I had one ages ago, and used it once in a while. It really helped build a bit of respect for the fielding of the prewar players. Trying to bat with an old style thick handled bat was also interesting.
Since it's Phillies and Chase Utley maybe a collection of Phillies second basemen? There's something to seeing the continuity of a team and position laid out before you in cards.
Of course the risk in puhing history is making it too much like homework.
Steve B
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