Definition of Baseball Card

[gorrister]

So, what's you definition of a baseball card. Wikipedia says: A baseball card is a type of trading card relating to baseball, usually printed on some type of paper stock or card stock. A card will usually feature one or more baseball players or other baseball-related sports figures. Cards are most often found in the US but are also common in countries such as Canada, Cuba, and Japan, where professional leagues are present with a substantial fan base to support them. Some companies that are notable for making these cards are Topps, Upper Deck, Fleer, Donruss, Bowman (which is a descendent of Topps), and Playoff Contenders. Baseball cards can be highly collectible. Many antique stores contain a wide variety of baseball cards. One reason for baseball cards being collectible is that they have been around for a long time. Some baseball cards can be worth thousands of dollars.

I think this definition is incomplete. To me, a baseball card must be made from some kind of paper product, have an image relating to baseball, was produced as an enticement to purchase a product, advertise a product or specifically for collecting. I believe this definition eliminates pins and such along with post cards and other assorted images. Also, I believe that a baseball card, when produced, is not unique in that multiples of the same card were manufactured. Also, I think some part of the definition needs to include the fact that it was produced as a part of a larger set.

What do you think?