Recollectics was founded by Daniel Cary Lovegrove on April 1, 1990. The business started as a one man operation specializing in baseball press pins. Since he began his collection as a teenager in
the mid-70's, Recollectics' owner, Mr. Lovegrove, has become somewhat of an authority on press pins. He has been interviewed many times for sports collectible periodicals, and his opinion is
widely accepted as a hobby standard.
The tradition of press pins began in 1911 when the owner of the Philadelphia Athletics issued the pin as a sort of press pass to media and reporters with
legitimate credentials. This was to prevent John McGraw, the then Giants manager, from sneaking his friends under the turnstiles and into the press box. The 1911 pin was the first and is now the most
valuable (except for the one-of-a-kind 1939 Lou Gehrig pin (see "all-star press pins" at the Recollectics home page)). Since 1911, every host (with the exception of the 1918 Cubs) has
adopted the tradition. The original intent of the pins was obviously to be a pass for media at these events, but that need has since faded. Press pins are still produced as a commemorative item and
they're distribution is usually no longer completely limited to press members.
In the past nine years, Recollectics has grown to a conglomarate specializing in E-commerce publications, advertising,
and of course, sports memorabilia. We now carry press pins from almost every major sporting event, championship rings, sports art, awards, and rare autographs. We are growing every day with
recent accquirings of large items such as the one-of-a-kind 1939 Lou Gehrig Honorary All-Star Press Pin.
We hope you enjoy our latest advertising investment, The Recollectics Web Site! If you
would like to make a purchase or sale, please call our toll-free line: 1-800-550-7463. Recollectics stands behind every item we sell. If for any reason you are not completely satisfied with any purchase,
contact us within 10 days of the purchase, and we will gladly refund your money. You have our word. It's that simple!
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