In March of 2019 a group of like minded collectors and dealers came together with the idea of bringing a pinnacle card show to the Portland, Oregon metro area.  At it’s core, the event would be centered around providing a top tier experience for collectors both young and old while establishing a connection between the support of local youth sport organizations.  The group surmised that while this event would be the primary annual gathering, there is also a growing opportunity to create access to the community and engage the collectors in smaller events to both educate and engage collectors of all ages.

Soon thereafter, the Oregon Sports Collector Association (OSCA) was founded.  The association establishment included the development of organizational by-laws, an election of board members and officers, as well as a designation by the IRS as a non-profit tax exempt 501 (c) (3). 

OSCA has worked diligently to establish connections within the local sport community ranging from the Parkrose School District, which was engaged as a key partner allowing for use of their beautiful facilities for future events.  At the same time, a cooperative bond between the Portland Diamond Project and OSCA was formed through a number of events, as well as the exchange of social media access and a commitment to professional baseball in Portland, Oregon.

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The future is looking bright as the board of directors is focused on our 2nd annual show, scheduled for October of 2022, as well as many other exciting opportunities on the horizon.  The time has come to PLAY BALL in Oregon!