"Every kid who plays sports dreams of making a big play in the World Series, and being on a winning team like the Yankees. Today, I've joined another world-class team, Upper Deck, and am pleased to be in the company of the other great athletes representing their products," said Derek Jeter.
Other Upper Deck Spokesmen include: Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Yao Ming, Ichiro Suzuki, Ken Griffey, Jr., and Annika Sorenstam to name a few.
"Upper Deck is widely known for producing the most collectible and innovative trading cards and memorabilia in the world. Derek Jeter's exclusive relationship with Upper Deck is a fantastic opportunity to bring exciting trading card products to fans and collectors worldwide," says Group Sports Brand Manager Kerri Stockholm.
Derek Jeter, an accomplished shortstop and only the 11th player in the ball club's history to be named captain, has been instrumental in the success and return to glory of Yankees teams of the last decade. Jeter has appeared in 99 post-season games, has a career October slugging percentage of .469, and has played in five All-Star Games. Since Jeter's first major league at-bat in 1995, he has compiled more than 1,500 hits, stolen 181 bases, and has played in 1,200 plus games.
Jeter's inaugural Upper Deck autograph card will appear in SP Authentic and will be on store shelves nationally in early June. In addition, Jeter will be making his packaging debut on Upper Deck's Sweet Spot in September.
About The Upper Deck Company
The Upper Deck Co., LLC is a premier sports and entertainment publishing company that delivers a portfolio of relevant, innovative and multi-dimensional product experiences to collectors, sports and entertainment enthusiasts. Founded in 1988, The Upper Deck. Co., LLC is located in Carlsbad, Calif. For more information on Upper Deck or the company's products, please visit www.upperdeck.com.
