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Fullerton Sports Shop Gets New Storefront

Wild Bill's, a well-known Ravens and Orioles gear shop that used to operate on the east side of Belair Road, is moving into the old Fisherman's Wharf building.

 

Early in March Patch highlighted the old Fisherman's Wharf building at the corner of Rossville Boulevard and Belair Road in our weekly Visions for Vacancies column. Driving by the location Thursday morning, this local editor noticed (and is happy to report) a new tenant for the building.

Wild Bill's Apparel, a locally-owned Baltimore sports shop, recently signed a lease with the building owner and renovations are underway. Lisa Blimline, who owns the shop with her husband "Wild" Bill Walters, was working outside and was happy to share the details of the move.

Blimline said that the brick-and-mortar location for the fan shop that had operated out of tents in a parking lot across Belair Road since 2006 should be ready to open by mid-July, just in time for Ravens training camp.

"We've still got a lot of work to do cleaning up inside and out," Blimline said.

She explained her plans for the concrete vestibule of the shop included a pair of glowing Ravens eyes and possibly a mural—one side a gate from Camden Yards and the other side a gate from M&T Bank stadium—as part of the entryway.

Additionally, Blimline said that there are improvements planned to the parking lot at the business.

"Since I live right up the street, I'm glad to be in this location just so that I can clean it up," Blimline said.

As a bonus it will give Ravens fans and potential customers a place to flock.

"Ever since the signs went up in the windows we've had people honking and shouting to us, and even stopping by," she said.

In the meantime, Blimline said that fans looking for Orioles or Ravens gear can find the couple selling t-shirts and other memorabilia outside Camden Yards and M&T Bank Stadium during Orioles games.

"Hopefully people will come see us and buy shirts so we have plenty of money to complete this renovation," Blimline said.

Related Topics: April 2012 Week in Review, Baltimore Ravens, Fullerton Business, Overlea Business, Wild Bill's Apparel, and baltimore orioles

Parkvillehoney

1:20 am on Friday, April 20, 2012

Great to see a local business opening up and putting down "roots" in their community. I have purchased many items from their tents. Great to see they finally have a storefront. I feel people should "shop local" and support our local businesses instead of the big box stores. Can't wait to stop in. Good Luck!!!

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JM

8:05 am on Friday, April 20, 2012

This is great. It was always sad so see that location going fallow for so long, and it was disappointing that the Greek restaurant fell through. What's more, the tent location always had a "fly-by-night" feel that had me staying away. (I'm sure there were others in the same position, and I realize how ridiculous that sounds, given how long the tents were there.) At any rate, I'm looking forward to the store opening and I wish them the best of luck.

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Lisa Blimline

9:49 am on Monday, April 23, 2012

Thanks to all our customers for their support over the years, we actually have been in business for over twenty years, 10 years on Belair Rd, we changed the name of the business in 2006. Because of your support we are able to make this move. My family is very excited to get
going and we promise the same commitment to service -
it's our priority. Wild Bills will be a fun place to "flock"!!
Thank You,
Lisa, Bill, Billy, Sara and Caylee

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Janette Fine

5:09 pm on Wednesday, September 12, 2012

I am looking for a "Bubba" Ravens inflatable. Do you have one and if so the price of it.
Thanks
Janette

Wendy L

8:18 am on Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Anyone know if they have a website? I can't seem to find one.

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