Hallmark "At the Ballpark Series: Albert Pujols" Christmas Ornament, 2005
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Artifact Overview
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas tree ornament
Date Made
2005
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Dill Rhodus of Hallmark Cards, Inc. in Kansas City, Missouri. Made in China.
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Miniature Moments: A Journey Through Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments
Object ID
2019.65.4444
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plastic
Cardboard
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
ornament:
Cardinals / 5
ornament, underside:
Albert Pujols used under permission. / TM/(C) MLBP 2005 / 2005 / [TM] / Hallmark Cards, Inc.
packaging, front:
[TM] / Hallmark / KEEPSAKE / ORNAMENT / Christmas 2005 / ALBERT PUJOLS / ST. LOUIS CARDINALS [TM] / At the Ballpark / COLLECTOR'S SERIES / decoration des fetes
packaging, back:
ALBERT PUJOLS, ST. LOUIS CARDINALS [TM] / At the Ballpark / Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals [TM] is so talented / that he plays nearly any field position, but his powerhouse / swing has earned him the label "legend in the making." The / unanimous choice for National League [TM] Rookie of the Year / in 2001, Pujols went on to become the first player in MLB [TM] / history to hit at least .300 with 30 home runs, 100 RBI, and / 100 runs scored in his first three seasons. In 2003, the MLB / Players Association honored him with the Players' Choice player / of the year, as well as the N.L. Outstanding Player. He also / received the Hank Aaron and Silver Slugger awards and was / elected to the 2003 All-Star Game [R] team. / Dill Rhodus / Hallmark Keepsake Artist / HOLIDAY / MEMORY CARD / ENCLOSED / Tenth in the Series. / Look for 10 on this ornament. / For decorative use only. Not for children under 8. / Concu a des fins decoratives seulement. Ne convient pas aux enfants de moins de 8 ans. / Handcrafted - Dated 2005
packaging, underside:
The Albert Pujols name, signature, and likeness are used with / permission of Albert Pujols and are trademarks of Albert Pujols. / Hallmark Cards / MLBP 2005 / MLB.com / Mfd. for Hallmark Cards, Inc., Kansas City, MO 64141 / Made in China QX2282
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Bat-and-ball games have been around for many years, and over time they evolved into today's sport of baseball. Whether young or old, pro or amateur, players love to hit, throw, catch, and run the bases. Fans eagerly root for their favorite team and players. Hallmark has celebrated America's "National Pastime" with Christmas ornaments since the late 1980s. These examples help remind us why we love the game.