It’s that time of year, when last year’s season seems like a distant memory and the excitement of the coming season hasn’t yet started to build. The weather is cold, days are short and baseball fans will the calendar pages to turn just a little more quickly. Unfortunately, B’s can’t do anything to make Spring Training arrive any sooner, but we can help bring a little light and warmth into the heart of any baseball fan this holiday season!

Right now we have a selection of baseball collectibles for sale that is sure to please even the most discriminating fan on your shopping list! Finished with your holiday shopping? Congratulations! You should treat yourself to a baseball-themed something special.

The items pictured (clockwise from top left) are only a sample of what we have available:
1999 All-Star Game program – $15
Poster advertisement for “Nobody Don’t Like Yogi” – $30
Collage of Rockies 2007 NL Championship including infield dirt – $30
1955 Sport Magazine featuring Yogi Berra – $25
Replica Green Monster Seats metal sign – $10
Brooks Robinson bobble head statue from Camden Yards – $30
1958 Red Sox Yearbook – $15
Yankee Stadium Final Game “Mega Ticket” (14x33in) – $20

We also have several items available from Field of Dreams, including:
Troy Tulowitzki baseball bat (glass bat case available)
Todd Helton baseball helmet
Carlos Gonzales framed 8×10

Stop in to see us at 1940 Blake St. during museum hours (Saturdays noon-6pm), or call (303)974-5835 to inquire about these and additional items available to purchase for that special fan on your holiday shopping list!

Before B’s Ballpark Museum was well, a ballpark museum, Bruce kept his baseball memorabilia in his Centennial basement, until two and a half years ago when he turned his collection into the nonprofit Museum at 1940 Blake St. near Coors Field. B’s is recognized by the Smithsonian Institution as one the finest baseball collections in the world, something Bruce is very proud of.

“For Hellerstein, baseball is not just a sport. It’s a place where heroes are made in a game where unpredictability is the only thing one can be sure of.” writes Jones, of the Villager.

To see an image of the drainage cover from the outfield grass at New York’s Yankee Stadium where Mickey Mantle got his cleats caught during the 1951 World Series and to learn why Bruce wouldn’t trade growing up in Denver for a traditional baseball town like Brooklyn or Chicago, click here to read the article in it’s entirety….http://ht.ly/1lt5wd

In honor of Memorial Day, we thought we’d share a slideshow from BleacherReport.com showcasing some former American soldiers. The twist is these soldiers are all former professional baseball players. Not only is this list comprised of the 10 greatest baseball players who also served in the military, every player on this list is in the Hall of Fame.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/695133-the-greatest-baseball-players-in-history-to-have-served-in-the-military#/articles/695133-the-greatest-baseball-players-in-history-to-have-served-in-the-military

Thank you to all those who serve and have served our country.

Wed. 5/16 – Diamondback 6:40 PM

Thurs. 5/17 -  Diamondbacks 1:10 PM

Fri. 5/18 – Mariners 6:40 PM

Sat. 5/19 – Mariners 2:10 PM  – Open noon-6 PM

Sun. 5/20 Mariners 1:10 PM

We’re open 2 hours before every Colorado Rockies Home Game, 2 hours after Colorado Rockies afternoon Games and Saturdays – 12-6PM.

Come hear Colorado’s premier baseball historian, Jay Sanford, as he shares his vast knowledge of the sport in our state

The talk will cover greater-Colorado and Denver baseball from the 1880s to the present and will be liberally illustrated with a slide presentation. Jay Sanford is a Denver-area baseball historian and author who consulted on “Baseball,” Ken Burns’ 1994 PBS documentary. Jay has spoken to many prestigious groups in our area.

$15 per person gets you:

• Baseball History Talk w a Q & A Session
• Light Refreshments
• Baseball Book Give Away
• Trivia Challenge
• Admission to B’s Ballpark Museum
• And more!

Evening’s Schedule:

6:00 – 6:30 pm Social Time w Refreshments
6:30 – 7:00 Baseball Fun
7:00 – 8:00 Talk w Q & A
8:00 – 8:30 Tour of the Museum

To Make Your Reservation Call 303-974-5835

Seating is Limited. Pre-Registered Reservations Only. Please Respond by Feb 13. Pre Payment is greatly appreciated.

Come down to B’s Ballpark Museum and listen to Rich discuss his favorite photographs of the Rockies, as well as his work with Sports Illustrated. For $15, you will get: Admission to B’s Ballpark Museum, talk by Rich Clarkson, a baseball book giveaway, trivia challenge and more!

To reserve your seat for this special evening, please call (303) 974-5835 or write to ryan@ballparkmuseum.com.

Thanks, we look forward to seeing you!

Although the 2011 season ended on a sour note for the Rockies, a bright spot can be found in the performance of the franchise shortstop. Troy’s aptitude for making breathtaking defensive plays look routine earned him both the Rawlings Gold Glove and the Fielding Bible Award earlier this week. Both of these awards are presented to the player that excels the most defensively at his position. With Range Factors and Fielding Percentages that led the league, along with being in the top five in both Assists and Putouts, Tulowitzki’s performance guaranteed him a virtual lock for the accolades.

While a majority of the team struggled to find any rhythm offensively in 2011, Tulowitzki again had an incredible offensive output this year. He hit .302 while slamming 30 Home Runs and driving in 105 RBI, phenomenal numbers for a player that had missed nearly 20 games throughout the season. Troy’s impressive offensive output in the 2011 season ended with him earning his second consecutive Silver Slugger award this Wednesday.

Clearly, Troy Tulowitzki continually transcends the expectations that are laid before him. In no way has Tulowitzki accepted the role of being “common.” While the Rockies continue to search for the right combination of players to bring a championship to Denver, they can be assured that in Tulowitzki, they have found a true diamond in the rough.

Congratulations Tulo on your 2011 Silver Slugger, Rawlings Gold Glove and Fielding Bible awards. May there be many more to come. Keep up the good work!

The evening will also include light refreshments, a baseball book give-away, trivia challenge, a “mini-moment” talk on an extraordinary artifact from the B’s Ballpark Museum collection…and MORE. Fun for baseball fans, history buffs, students, and Denver & Colorado citizens.

Make a reservation today at 303-974-5835.
$15 per person.

Seating is limited.
Pre-paid reservations, only. (If the event does not sell out, tickets will be available at the door for $20 each.)

As you know, renowned ballpark expert Joe Mock is coming to B’s Ballpark Museum this Saturday the 17th to sign prints of his “Touring the Majors” poster. Before you come to the museum, head over to milehighsports.com  and listen to the interview that Joe gave yesterday. Joe touches on a variety of ballpark topics including the best/worst parks in the majors, which park has the best food, where Coors Field ranks in his opinion and much more! The interview can be found on the Mile High Sports homepage in the streaming audio. We look forward to seeing you come out and enjoy the rich history of baseball and the parks it’s played in.

Saturday, September 17, 2011
1:00-5:30 pm

If you know someone who wants to visit all 30 big-league parks (or if they already have), this is the present for them! On September 17, 2011 from 1:00-5:30 pm, Nationally known ballpark expert Joe Mock from Baseballparks.com is going to be at B’s Ballpark Museum signing Touring the Majors® posters.

$20 Gets You:

Autographed Touring the Majors® Poster
Meet and Greet with Nationally known ballpark expert Joe Mock from Baseballparks.com
FREE Admission to the Museum for 2 people
($40 Value)

Additional posters can be purchased for $20 each.

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