Some collectors like to revolve their entire collection around specific teams and/or players. For example, a collector that lives in Boston might only have memorabilia representing his home teams: Red Sox, Celtics, Bruins and Patriots. On the other hand, a collector from New York might have a shrine filled with Jorge Posada and Derek Jeter collectibles. To these collectors, their display of sports memorabilia is a reflection of about whom/what they are most passionate.

For general sports enthusiasts, it can be challenging to assemble a cohesive collection without focusing on favorite teams or players. The key to doing this right is to come up with a theme that ties the memorabilia together. Some themes might include Super Bowl MVPs, Cy Young Award winners, all-time NHL goal leaders, NBA record holders or Hall of Famers. The type of memorabilia may vary, but it is what the items represent that is most important. As long as a common thread can connect the items, the collection is a success.

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