Upper Deck can be compared to the Elton John song, “I’m Still Standing.” MLB, the NFL and NBA and their players unions struck card and memorabilia deals with Fanatics in August, leaving Topps and Panini in the lurch. But Upper Deck maintained its hold on the NHL when it agreed to a long-term extension with the league and the NHLPA to keep its exclusive agreement. That … [Read more...] about Upper Deck: NHL License Extension Offers ‘Clarity’ for Company, Collectors
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Notes: Son Arrested for Ring Theft; Ohtani’s Dual Bobblehead; Blaster Box Hunting; Upper Deck News
The son of former New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork has been charged with stealing his dad’s two Super Bowl rings and other items worth hundreds of thousands of dollars. Wilfork said last month that he was missing two Super Bowl rings, two AFC championship rings, a college football national championship ring and some other jewelry. Police say the … [Read more...] about Notes: Son Arrested for Ring Theft; Ohtani’s Dual Bobblehead; Blaster Box Hunting; Upper Deck News
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...] about Upper Deck in Autograph Deal with Justin Thomas
Upper Deck Bringing Golf Cards Back; Artifacts 1st Off the Tee
The wait for a new golf trading card product will come to an end next year. Upper Deck announced Monday it would be launching three golf releases in 2021, including Artifacts, which will launch the series at an as yet undetermined date in the spring. “Collectors have been begging us to bring golf cards back for years,” said Upper Deck’s Sports Brand Manager Paul … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Bringing Golf Cards Back; Artifacts 1st Off the Tee
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...] about Upper Deck Lands Exclusive Deal with NHL No. 1 Pick Jack Hughes
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...] about Upper Deck Signs Shanshan Feng to Autograph Deal
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...] about Alexis Lafrenière Signs Autograph/Endorsement Deal with Upper Deck
Upper Deck Grandeur Hockey Coin Collection Launches
Upper Deck is launching a set of legal tender hockey player coins this week, the first collector coins to be distributed in pack form. The company was scheduled to unveil the Grandeur Hockey Coin Collection at a special event inside the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto on Tuesday night. The first series of limited-edition coins are minted in one of four … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Grandeur Hockey Coin Collection Launches
Upper Deck Partners with COMC on ePack Program
Upper Deck has unveiled a new revenue-producing online pack buying platform that aims to marry digital cards with physical ones and they’ve brought COMC into the process. ePack and COMC The new e-Pack website allows users to instantly purchase and open digital “packs” online. While some of the digital cards are just that—pixels on an electronic screen that can be … [Read more...] about Upper Deck Partners with COMC on ePack Program
Upper Deck President Jason Masherah Settles In
The Upper Deck Company became famous for its groundbreaking 1989 baseball card set featuring Ken Griffey Jr.'s rookie card but as the southern California-based collectible company celebrates its 25th anniversary, there is no Upper Deck baseball brand. Not yet anyway. Since losing its MLB license, Upper Deck has been content to focus its sports efforts on the NHL … [Read more...] about Upper Deck President Jason Masherah Settles In