An American Heritage short print announcement from Topps. Upper Deck counters with a DiMaggio card in 2009 Series One.


In December, the multi-year agreement between Upper Deck and Joe DiMaggio’s estate to produce trading cards of the legendary “Yankee Clipper” became exclusive. The deal includes memorabilia and cut signature cards as well.

As a way of commemorating the newfound exclusive partnership, Upper Deck produced a Joe DiMaggio card (#0), which packed out inside Upper Deck’s 2009 Series One Baseball release last week. The card is a vintage picture of DiMaggio next to a chalkboard after he tied the Major League Baseball consecutive games hitting streak record at 44.

“We are thrilled to be able to work with the estate of one of the biggest names in baseball history,” said Jason Masherah, Upper Deck’s senior brand manager.

“Collectors and sports fans should be excited about finding Joe DiMaggio content inside of many of Upper Deck’s 2009 baseball card releases. In this day and age when records fall frequently, DiMaggio still holds one of the most amazing baseball achievements of all time.”

2009 Topps American Heritage features several short printed relic cards.

From hanging chads and pieces of the White House to pillows and clothing associated with subjects featured in the set, Topps American Heritage boasts an assortment of American historical items.

Topps says each 24-count hobby box has eight cards per pack and guarantees 2 relics or 2 autographs. List price per box is around $72. Over 1,000 boxes, singles and cases are now available on eBay.

Topps has now released its list of short-printed relic subjects and quantities from the set. The list is as follows:

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