Jalen Green is taking his talents to Panini…and Upper Deck. The NBA G League standout has signed a trading card and autograph deal with Panini America, ensuring that one of next sason’s projected top rookies doesn’t slip away from the league’s licensed trading card producer. Green’s cards and autographs will be in some of Panini’s 2021-22 basketball card releases that … [Read more...]
Trevor Lawrence Signs Autograph Deal with Fanatics
That didn’t take long. Just hours after his name was not surprisingly called as the first pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, Trevor Lawrence signed memorabilia was already up for sale as part of a new multi-year deal with Fanatics. The new Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback and former Clemson Tiger will sign photos, jerseys, helmets and other items, some with … [Read more...]
Luka Doncic Signs Exclusive Autograph, Memorabilia Deal with Panini
His cards have been among sports collecting’s hottest. Now, Panini America has locked up Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Dončić on an exclusive agreement for autographs and memorabilia. The native of Slovenia has appeared on NBA trading cards and had autographs in the company’s products during his first three seasons in the league. Now, he’ll sign … [Read more...]
Tom Brady Knocks Out Autographs at $3,000+ a Pop
Six months after signing an exclusive autograph deal with Fanatics, the seven-time Super Bowl champ stopped by the company's offices to sign more than just a contract. When Fanatics announced its new deal with Brady, he was barely into his first season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. While another title seemed like a bit of a longshot at that point, it … [Read more...]
Upper Deck in Autograph Deal with Justin Thomas
Upper Deck has a new autograph deal with 2021 PLAYERS Championship winner Justin Thomas. The University of Alabama graduate ranks second in the world and is one of only four golfers since 1960 to win 14 times on the PGA TOUR before turning 28. Thomas collected seven top-10 and 15 top-25 finishes during his rookie season in 2015 and finished as a runner-up for PGA TOUR Rookie … [Read more...]
Rice, Montana, Woodson Sign Autograph Exclusives
Three of pro football’s all-time greats have signed exclusive, multi-year autograph deals with Fanatics. Joe Montana, his former San Francisco 49ers teammate Jerry Rice and recently elected Hall of Famer Charles Woodson will join a roster of current and former stars housed under the company’s memorabilia and collectibles division, Fanatics Authentic. Fanatics will now … [Read more...]
Panini America Signs David Beckham to Autograph Deal
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...]