baseball cards

Definition

Trading cards featuring professional baseball players, statistics, and team information, traditionally packaged with bubble gum and collected by enthusiasts since the late 1800s. These cards serve as both collectibles and a way for fans to follow and memorialize their favorite athletes.

Example Usage

He spent his allowance every week buying packs of baseball cards, hoping to find a rare rookie card.

Origin

Originated in the 1880s as promotional items included with tobacco and gum products; evolved into a massive collecting hobby.

Fun Fact

A single Mickey Mantle rookie card from 1952 can sell for millions of dollars, making baseball cards one of the most valuable collectible markets.

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