Best Sports Memorabilia Stores In Minnesota
Sports fans can hold on to cherished sports memories through cards, autographed items and other athletic treasures. One can't always make it to a game or watch a televised match. But memorable sports moments can be relived through mementos from sports memorabilia stores. From sports cards to die cast souvenirs of pro and college sports teams, these stores have them. One needn't be a sports follower to build a memorable sports collection. But following the games certainly helps.
AAA Sports Memorabilia
1664 Rosehill Circle
Lauderdale, MN 55108
(612) 759-3582
www.aaasportsmemorabilia.com
Lauderdale, a suburb near St. Paul, is the physical address of online AAA Sports Memorabilia. But a trip to Lauderdale isn't necessary. Nor is it necessary to fight your way through the crowd to get autographed souvenirs from your favorite sports teams. Orders for autographed mementos of cherished sports figures are at your fingertips through a smartphone or a few mouse clicks. AAA Sports Memorabilia covers all national major league sports, the Olympics, pro wrestling, golf and more. Autographed hockey pucks, baseball bats, gloves and balls are in virtual display cases. Also in stock are photos, pullovers, trading cards and autographed team logos. It's an opportunity to build up a strong memorabilia collection.
Dome Souvenirs Plus
3345 Dakota Ave., S.
St Louis Park, MN 55416
(612) 375-9707
www.domeplus.com
One of the first online sports memorabilia stores, Dome Souvenirs has a new St. Louis Park location. The building that encases the store has a free parking lot, a plus for drivers who want to stop in. The store has a die-cast assortment of collectible cars, trucks, tractors, planes and other memorabilia that represent Minnesota's sports teams. You can also buy nodding bobble heads, toys, flouncy feather boas and one-piece sleeper blankets. These items either commemorate or once belonged to other sports teams such as the New England Patriots and the Indianapolis Colts. Listen carefully and you might hear the San Francisco 49ers plush hoody bear talking.
Ames Sports
10 Rosedale Court, Suite 312
Roseville, MN 55113
(763) 291-8464
www.amesports.net
Players from various sports teams have actually made appearances at Ames Sports for autograph signings. If you don't want to compete with other sports fans at a stadium, this is another way to clinch an autograph from a sports favorite. Ames Sports has framed panoramic photos of playing fields nearly the size of a wide TV plasma screen. The store is full of memorabilia favorites such as baseballs, photos and sports cards from professional and college sports teams. For a few hundred dollars, you can get a custom framed jersey on a glass enclosed plaque. Along with the jersey are two enclosed 8" x 10" photos, name plates and sports stats on your favorite athlete.
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Twin Cities Sports Cards
2510 Hillsboro Ave., N.
Golden Valley, MN 55427
(612) 872-6666
www.twincitiessportscards.com
Twin Cities Sports Cards is the place for sports card collectors. You can either buy and build your collection or sell to this memorabilia store. Twin Cities stocks newer cards and graded and ungraded vintage cards. The store accepts cards in a variety of conditions. You can also shop for collectible cards on Twin Cities' eBay site. The store has supplies for mounting, storing and holding sports cards and other souvenirs such as pennants, balls, bats and pucks.
Three Stars Sportscards
2825 Hamline Ave., N.
Roseville, MN 55113
(651) 633-6041
www.marketplace.beckett.com
Another sports card superstore, Three Stars Sportscards has merged its retail store with its online business. The store has a wide and wild card collection for all sports teams in many sports categories. In addition to sports cards, Three Stars Sportscards stocks miscellaneous memorabilia such as T-shirts, jerseys, photos and non-sports items. Occasionally the store mixes a coin selection into the lineup.
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