Former Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa has been racking up the endorsement deals since leaving Tuscaloosa. Now, he’s got a memorabilia deal. Tagovailoa has announced via social media that he’s signed an autograph and collectibles deal with Fanatics. He’s apparently been busy signing, too. Tagovailoa autographed memorabilia is live on Fanatics and its … [Read more...]
Notes: Card Shop Burglary Suspect Arrested; CeeDee to Fanatics; MeiGray Puck Auction
A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with the burglary of a New Hampshire hobby shop. Police in Farmington say 30-year-old Kodi Joy was taken into custody Monday. A group of three other men from Maine had already been arrested last month after an early morning break-in at The Dugout Collection in Keene on February 20. Boxes of trading … [Read more...]
Joe Burrow Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
Before he throws his first football as an NFL player, the league's number one overall draft pick has put his name on them. Joe Burrow autographs are now exclusive to Fanatics after the company signed the rookie from LSU to a memorabilia deal. It won't impact trading cards and Burrow has already signed plenty of autographs for products released prior to the … [Read more...]
Darius Garland Signs Exclusive Autograph Deal With Upper Deck
Darius Garland has already made a substantial splash during his rookie season in Cleveland. The Cavaliers' point guard of the future is also making a statement in the sports memorabilia industry after signing a deal with Upper Deck for exclusive autographed memorabilia and collectibles. "We are very excited to see what the future has in store for this talented rookie," … [Read more...]
Panini Signs Rui Hachimuri to Card, Autograph Deal
Panini America has signed Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura to an exclusive autograph trading card and memorabilia agreement. The first NBA trading cards and autographs of Hachimura, the first Japanese-born player selected in the first round of the NBA Draft, are in 2019-20 NBA Hoops and he’ll be featured in all of Panini America’s officially licensed trading card … [Read more...]
Anthony Davis Signs Autograph Deal with Upper Deck
He was already one of the NBA’s best players but the move from New Orleans to Los Angeles will put Anthony Davis in a much bigger spotlight. Upper Deck is banking on the L.A. vibe to sell a bunch of his autographed stuff. Davis has signed an exclusive autograph deal with Upper Deck Authenticated, in which he’ll trade signatures on basketballs, jerseys and specially … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Lands Exclusive Deal with NHL No. 1 Pick Jack Hughes
The NHL’s top draft pick is sticking with the NHL’s trading card partner. Jack Hughes, drafted No. 1 overall by the New Jersey Devils, has signed an exclusive, multi-year agreement for autographed trading cards. The deal was arranged through Hughes’ agents at CAA Sports. "Jack Hughes is an exceptionally talented and hard-working player who has proven himself … [Read more...]
Upper Deck Signs Shanshan Feng to Autograph Deal
Upper Deck has a new memorabilia and trading card autograph deal with Shanshan Feng, the first-ever Chinese player to become a member of the LPGA. Feng started playing golf in China at age 10, then moved to the U.S at 17 after being discovered in China and offered a golf academy scholarship in the U.S. She has nine victories on the ladies' professional golf tour since … [Read more...]
Pete Alonso Autographs Now a Fanatics Exclusive
New York Mets rookie Pete Alonso has signed an autograph deal with Fanatics. The multi-year deal was announced Tuesday. Alonso will join its roster of athletes housed under the company’s memorabilia division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will become the exclusive distributor of Alonso’s autographs and collectibles including signed bats, balls, jerseys, photos and … [Read more...]
Alexis Lafrenière Signs Autograph/Endorsement Deal with Upper Deck
He won’t be eligible for the NHL Draft until 2020 but Alexis Lafrenière now has an endorsement and autograph contract with Upper Deck. Believed to have the skill to become the league’s next young superstar, Lafrenière signed a multi-year agreement with Upper Deck, giving the company exclusive rights to his autographs. At 17, he's the youngest athlete Upper Deck … [Read more...]