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Everyone should have a hobby and sports' collecting is a great one to have. It's a creative way to pass the time and a great way to relieve stress. It's easy and has many options to choose from. There are those who like to collect items that pertain to their own personal recreation activities, such as fishing or golf. People who follow professional sports like baseball, basketball, hockey and football, prefer to collect memorabilia from their favorite teams. Here are some different ways to begin your sports collection.

Scrapbooks

Scrapbooks are a good way to get your collection started. They don't take up too much space and are inexpensive to fill. You can clip pictures and articles about your favorite teams or players from magazines and newspapers. You can also save ticket stubs from events you've gone to.

Pin Collecting

Many people collect pins that represent their favorite recreation or of their favorite teams and players. Pins can be mounted on boards and some people mount them on caps, so they can proudly display their collection where ever they go.

Clothing

Sports jerseys or tee shirts are another way to collect items. Some people display them on walls. This is easy to do, since all you need is a hanger and a nail. Note that it can take up a lot of wall space if you collect many of them. Other hobbyists collect them to wear to sporting events or to represent their team when watching the big game at a friend's house. People, who have recreational hobbies that they participate in like fishing, can find humorous tee shirts to wear, when engaging in those activities.