Celebrating Signature Pins' 13+ Year Partnership with USSSA: The Ultimate Guide to Little League Trading Pins
This baseball season, make a statement and show your team pride with customized trading pins from Signature Pins! For over a decade, we’ve been in partnership with USSSA (United States Specialty Sports), making quality trading pins that stand out for baseball teams and little leagues all over the country.
Pin trading is a fun and exciting way to show your team spirit and socialize with other teams, pin trading may also be a hobby for veteran players. Whether you are a seasoned collector or just getting started, trading pins are a great way to show your passion for the game and connect with other baseball fans around the world.
History of Baseball Pins and How Trading Pins Came to be
Pin trading dates back to the 19th century when pins showcased famous athletes who were participating in the Olympics were traded among fans. Then, in the 1920’s starting in Rochester, New York local bakeries started selling pinback buttons with baseball players on them. By the 1940’s baseball pin trading had become a popular hobby, with trading events emerging all over the U.S.
In 1988, Coca-Cola decided to get in on the craze by setting up an official pin trading center at the Calgary Olympic Winter Games. The official pin trading tent attracted 200 people, where collectors and fans alike were trading and admiring everyone’s pins. People would wait in line for over 15 minutes to enter the tent and inside pins were being bought and resold for up to 300 dollars. Pin trading at the Olympics became an unofficial sport.
Pin trading has become increasingly popular among baseball fans. Teams began trading pins amongst themselves in the early 1980s, with the trend quickly spreading to fans. Today, there are many sources for pin trading, from online outlets to collectors' conventions. Pin trading is incredibly popular within little league baseball and softball, with young players trading throughout tournaments and even the Little League World Series, growing their collections with every game.
Benefits & Etiquette of Pin Trading
Baseball pin trading is a great way to show your team spirit and connect with other teams and baseball fans. Pin trading is also a great way to represent your team and hometown, while building a collection of unique pins from other teams and organizations. Moreover, it allows you to travel and experience different baseball cultures and meet new people, helping children learn how to socialize and engage in healthy competition. Pin trading is a great way to show your passion for the game and celebrate its history.
When trading pins, it is important to be courteous and respectful of your fellow traders. Make sure to always trade fairly and offer pins of equal value, being that pins are traded for similar size, shape, and extras like danglers and gemstones. Pins are not just collectibles, but works of art that deserve to be treated with care.
Finally, be sure to follow the rules of the venue you are trading in and respect the other traders. If you have pins you are not interested in trading, attach it backwards onto your lanyard.
How to Make Your Pin Strike Out on the Baseball Field
Designing a custom baseball trading pin is a great way to show team spirit and team pride. Signature Pins offers a wide selection of custom pins, perfect for any baseball team or league.
When designing it is important to consider the size of your pin. Trading pins are on average around 1.75”, the size of the pin not only determines how much detail you can include, but usually pins also get traded for those of similar size. The shape of the pin can also affect its perceived value, so consider customizing it with team mascots, crossed baseball bats or even the outline of your county or state. At Signature Pins, we can mold pins into any shape you desire.
Colors are also an important consideration when designing your pin, so choose hues that represent your team and will stand out. Adding your team mascot or player's jersey numbers will further personalize your pin and make it unique.
For an extra special touch, consider incorporating a spinner or slider, glitter or even a bobblehead to make your pin stand out and become more valuable when traded. Keep in mind that these add-ons work best on larger pins, which will also increase its trading value.
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Hit it out of the park this baseball season with your custom trading pins from Signature Pins! We can make them any size, shape, or color your team needs to be a hit in the trading field. Signature Pins has been in partnership with USSSA making baseball trading pins for over a decade, so we ensure we will make pins to properly represent your team.
All you need to do to get started is reach out to us with some inspiration and one of our artists will get proof to you for approval within a couple days, making any edits necessary before sending it over for production.
Contact Signature Pins to get started on your custom trading pin design today!