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Preserving memories, One story at a time.

06/22/2026

He once owned two Babe Ruth rookie cards.

He sold them years ago.

Today, each one would be worth well over $100,000.

Some stories in this hobby get more valuable with time.

Episode 7 of Memories to Memorabilia featuring Gary Millner is now live.

👉 Watch now. Link in bio.

06/18/2026

There are pieces you collect.

And then there are pieces you'll never let go.

For him, it's a collection of basketballs signed by legends like Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, Charles Barkley, David Robinson, and more.

Not because of what they're worth.

Because of the memories behind how he got them.

06/16/2026

A hitting coach called Gary Millner and said he needed to sell his World Series ring before leaving for Venezuela.

Gary asked why.

He said if he brought it with him, someone would want to take it. And they would take his arm with it to get it.

Gary bought the ring.

Season 1, Episode 7 of Memories to Memorabilia is live now. Midwest Sports Memorabilia has spent decades handling some of the hobby's most fascinating pieces, stories, and collections.

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06/12/2026

At 10 years old, he snuck onto the field with his dad's camera.

One photo. One home run. One memory that still hangs in his den today.

Episode 6 of Memories to Memorabilia featuring Papa Hawk Sports & Collectibles is now live.

And congratulations to Mark on his retirement after a lifetime spent building a legacy in the hobby.

Watch now. Link in bio.

06/08/2026

Most collectors track what they own.

Very few track why they bought it, what they paid, and what it's worth today.

A simple spreadsheet might not be exciting.

But years from now, you'll be glad you kept one.

06/05/2026

One conversation changed everything.

A local eBay seller started moving inventory that had been sitting on the shelves for years.

That's when he realized he wasn't competing with the internet.

He was ignoring it.

That single realization led to over 11,000 items online and transformed the future of the business.

Sometimes growth doesn't come from a grand plan.

Sometimes it starts with watching someone else do it better.

06/04/2026

He was just a kid with his dad's camera.

Four steps onto the field. One click of the shutter.

He captured Harmon Killebrew, the ball in mid-air, and a home run all in the same photo.

Security kicked him out of the game.

That photo now hangs in his den, signed by Killebrew himself, and remains the most important piece in his collection.

Some memorabilia can't be bought. It has to be lived.

Watch the full story in Episode 6 of *Memories to Memorabilia* featuring Mark Hochstaetter of Papa Hawk Sports & Collectibles.

👉 Watch now: https://youtu.be/NDpH0pKymfg

06/02/2026

"He was 10 years old. He snuck onto the field. He had his dad's camera.

He took one photo of Harmon Killebrew mid-swing and caught the ball in mid-air as it became a home run. Then security kicked him out. The guard let him back in.

That photo still sits in his den, signed by Killebrew.

Season 1, Episode 6 of Memories to Memorabilia is live now. Papa Hawk's Sports Collectibles in Minnesota has been in this hobby since penny packs in the 1950s. Two million cards. Customers from 47 states in the actual building. A 1800s boxing glove stuffed with straw. And a World Series watch that took 10 years to acquire.

Congratulations to Mark on his retirement and on building a legacy that continues to inspire collectors across generations.

Watch now. Link in bio.

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05/31/2026

A collection without a plan usually ends in disappointment.

The best collectors know exactly what they’re chasing and what they’re not.

And most importantly?
They don’t follow hype.

05/30/2026

After 40 years in the business, the fun part still hasn’t changed.

You never know what’s walking through the front door.

A collection.
A memory.
Or something nobody expected to find.

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