His playing days ended several years ago and he’s now transitioned into team ownership, but David Beckham still carries plenty of weight in the collectibles market. Now, he’s got a new partnership with Panini America. The company announced it had signed the 45-year-old international superstar to an exclusive, long-term autograph deal. Beckham, who first appeared on … [Read more...]
Panini Renews Partnership with Ja Morant; Shows off Memphis Mural
Panini America has reached an exclusive multiyear extension with 2019-20 NBA Rookie of the Year Ja Morant for autographed trading cards and memorabilia. The agreement locks up the Memphis Grizzlies star with the league's licensed trading card partner and keeps his autographed memorabilia rights away from other sports memorabilia companies. Morant now … [Read more...]
Tagovailoa, Taylor Tab Fanatics for Autograph Deals
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
Joe Burrow autographs are now exclusive to Fanatics after the company signed the NFL's top draft pick to a memorabilia deal. It won't impact trading cards and Burrow has already signed plenty of autographs for products released prior to the 2020 draft. As usual, the Fanatics deal covers autographed photos, helmets, jerseys, footballs and other display items … [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...]