From the Web*:
The Ballpark Sports Cards, located in Apple Valley, MN, is a highly regarded store specializing in a broad selection of sports cards and memorabilia. Known for its vintage collections, the store is a treasure trove for collectors, particularly those interested in vintage cards. Customers praise the store for its knowledgeable owner and helpful staff, who are ready to assist both seasoned collectors and newcomers to the hobby. The store’s environment is frequently described as welcoming and well-organized, despite its extensive inventory.
The store has a strong community reputation, evident from consistently high ratings across multiple review platforms. Reviewers often highlight the owner’s expertise and the wide variety of inventory as significant draws to the store. The Ballpark is known for its engaging customer service and the owner’s enthusiasm for sports memorabilia.
Our Take:
One of the oldest card shops in the Twin Cities, I first stumbled across The Ballpark probably 20+ years ago when I lived in Eagan–I only really visited one time back then, as it was mostly vintage, and that wasn’t my focus at the time (although it is when I realized that what I collected as a kid was entering into the conversation as vintage, as I think I spotted a Lawrence Taylor rookie while I was there). I stopped by again when I started this project, and while the store is smaller than I remember it being, there’s still an awesome amount of stuff packed in. While not super active online, the owner was a super nice guy–definitely a card shop to check out at some point when you’re in the south metro.
