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Upper Deck, Hobby React to Death of Richard McWilliam

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Social media and blogs were reacting to the death of Upper Deck co-founder Richard McWilliam.

Upper Deck Chairman Richard McWilliam Dies

Richard McWilliam

The man who helped build Upper Deck into a sports memorabilia power more than 20 years ago passed away unexpectedly at his southern California home.

2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey Due Out Despite Ongoing Lockout

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An annual hockey card favorite hits shelves Tuesday with 2012-13 Upper Deck Black Diamond Hockey. It’s about the only connection to the NHL for locked out fans.

Upper Deck to Release Notre Dame Football Card Set

Upper Deck Notre Dame football card

Rip a pack for the Gipper? Upper Deck hopes that’s what you’ll do when it releases its latest team-focused college trading card set featuring the University of Notre Dame football program.

Upper Deck Hockey: Trying to Fill the Void

Upper Deck Series One 2012-13 hockey

The only games on TV are from days gone by but Rich Klein is ripping into a box of 2012-13 Upper Deck Series One hockey.

Upper Deck Dishes Out Packs at Veterans Day Parade, Sends More to Troops

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Upper Deck donated over 8,000 packs to Operation Gratitude and handed out hundreds more packs as company staff marched in the San Diego Veteran’s Day Parade.

A Brief History of Basketball Card Sets

1933 Sport Kings Joe Lapchick "Lopchick"

The NBA has tipped off and a new season of card collecting begins but basketball card history goes back a lot further than the Brooklyn Nets, LeBron and free agent centers.

ePlate Visa, Upper Deck Can Turn Shopping into Exclusive Cards

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Now, this could make holiday shopping a little more fun. Using a new, high tech credit card can send digital sports cards to your phone–and if you shop enough, some exclusive cards from Upper Deck you can hold in your hand.

Rogers’ Historic Photo Business Started with Call From Upper Deck

John Rogers

He’s spent millions on baseball cards, but John Rogers continues to spend much more building a behemoth business in old photographs.

What’s Hot: Fleer Retro – Who Says You Can’t Go Home?

MJ Retro

Mike Fruitman says Upper Deck has found a time machine with 2011-12 Fleer Retro Basketball with prices on the rise thanks to Michael Jordan and co.

Upper Deck Sued by Former Distributor

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J&T Hobby claims it assumed a role as Upper Deck’s exclusive distributor but found out later that the trading card maker had set up its own network.

2012-13 OPC Hockey Kicks Off Season With Big Base Set, Patches, Autos

2012-13 OPC Hockey box

Upper Deck’s comprehensive 2012-13 OPC hockey checklist is out as the product hits store shelves with some new elements and blasts from the past.

2012 Goodwin Champions Trading Card Info

Goodwin Champions Michael Jordan

Upper Deck launches its deliciously quirky Goodwin Champions set with everything from Civil War relics to Michael Jordan autographs.

Upper Deck Turns Joe Jackson Bat Into Cards

Shoeless bat

For the first time since a popular product from 2001, Upper Deck will include Shoeless Joe Jackson bat cards in its packs.

Upper Deck Trade Offer: Your Expired Redemptions for Prize Raffle Chances

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Upper Deck will take any company’s expired redemption cards, put them in a drawing and give away signed cards at this year’s National. Panini is offering a “trade up” program for outstanding redemptions.

Upper Deck Adjusts Release Dates; Seeks ‘Father of the Year’

Hoping for more on card autographs, Upper Deck has pushed back some release dates for its products, including three NHL brands that will now be out in the off-season.

Editor’s Blog: Kareem Lawsuit Update, Hockey Jerseys

Upper Deck hopes Abdul-Jabbar’s basketball card lawsuit is a road game, Pearl Jam sings about him and one company’s NHL jersey deal.

Upper Deck’s 2009-10 ‘The Cup’ Hockey Skates In

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John Tavares, Antti Niemi and Matt Duchene headline trading card company’s final hockey release from last season which includes one autographed card per tin.

Upper Deck: Volunteers Helping

Upper Deck’s best customers are helping spread the word about the hobby.

No NFL License for Upper Deck

Upper Deck’s sports card license stable shrinks again.