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Adam Scott Wins the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s an old saying with regard to what a caddy needs to do to be successful; “Keep up and shut up.” Stevie Williams, the former caddie of Tiger Woods has been anything but quiet since his very public split from one of golf’s greatest players of all-time. And now that he is tending the bag for another star in Adam Scott, many people wondered how he would do this weekend at the WGC-Bridgestone Invitational. Well, Adam Scott did just fine winning the event.
The strange thing was that after the win, it seemed a bit like Stevie Williams became even bigger than Adam Scott with the spotlight clearly on him. That’s a bit of a shame considering Adam Scott played an amazing tournament and has always been a great player on the cusp. Based on the way he was playing this weekend, it didn’t appear this was just a lucky victory. Many anticipate Scott will be seen hoisting more trophies in the future and it’s hard not to agree with that.
When Adam Scott first came on the scene, Upper Deck was there. Take a look at some of the great cards UD put out when Adam was just a “Young Gun” on the tour that can be had still for a fairly reasonable price.
With everything going on in golf today, we think it may be time for a new golf trading card set. We have been including golfers in a variety of products like World of Sports, but we think it’s time for a set dedicated completely to golf again. Plans are already in the works to make it happen. Look for more details on that product in the future!
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Never Bet Against Michael Jordan
Posted by: | CommentsThere’s nothing Michael Jordan loves more than a challenge. Nothing that gets his competitive juices firing on all cylinders like someone saying he can’t do something. He became one of the greatest basketball players of all-time by repeatedly proving people wrong, especially those who bet against him. Today Michael Jordan is still proving naysayers wrong and proving that he is someone that you never want to bet against. Check out what happened in Lake Tahoe earlier this month where a fan bet Michael that he couldn’t hit the green. How do you think that turned out? Just take a look.
Jordan loves to interact with some of his fans as we have highlighted here on the blog before. While it is great to see fans get enjoy some time with Jordan, it is exceptionally difficult to grab an autograph of MJ at public events. With all the pushing and screaming, getting a good quality signature is even harder. And then to prove he actually signed it, you’ll be lucky if you have a blurry picture from a friend trying to get an image of you with MJ. Just take a look at how crazy it can get:
If you are looking to grab a jaw dropping autograph from the games best player, look no further than your friends at Upper Deck. This Friday Upper Deck will be releasing a product called 2011 All-Time Greats Basketball that will be LOADED with hard-signed, authentic Michael Jordan autograph cards. If you’ve never had the luck of pulling a Jordan autograph card before, this is your shot. And if you don’t get lucky enough to grab a MJ autograph, the checklist is incredibly strong, so you will likely not be disappointed.
These are just some of the amazing autographed Michael Jordan cards that can be found in 2011 All-Time Greats Basketball from Upper Deck.
Also, Upper Deck Authenticated continues to have an exclusive agreement with Michael Jordan for signed memorabilia and we bring some of the most compelling pieces in the industry your way. Just take a look by clicking here.
Producing authentic, super-premium collectibles that are truly unique is what we do best here at Upper Deck. Like the new Michael Jordan "Tegata" piece that features an imprint of MJ's palm.
While we have learned that you should never bet against Michael Jordan, if you are a sports fan, he remains an athlete that you should absolutely invest in. He gave you the moments that gave you goose bumps. He made you believe that he really could fly. Promise yourself that one day you will own an authentic signed Michael Jordan item. It is more than a collectible. It’s a cherished memory. It’s a belief that somewhere within all of us is the ability to do the unbelievable. It’s hope. It’s Upper Deck.
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Brag Photo: Tiger Woods Goodwin Champions Hard-Signed Autograph Cards
Posted by: | CommentsWe’ve talked about how cool the Goodwin Champions hard-signed autograph cards are going to be, but now that they are starting to arrive in house, we are seeing it first hand. UD staff were out in Las Vegas this weekend for Tiger Jam, an annual fundraising event Tiger Woods puts on to help support his foundation. While we were out there, we had Tiger sign some autograph cards for the new 2011 Goodwin Champions set that is coming out this summer. Take a look at some of these beauties!
Collectors still covet the opportunity to add a signed Tiger Woods card to their collection, especially one that has been hard-signed.
Golf collectors should be looking forward to this set as Tiger will certainly not be the only golfer in the set. We have already announced that Bubba Watson will be in, but look for other names soon!
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Brag Photo: Tiger’s Masters Gear Arrives at Upper Deck Headquarters
Posted by: | CommentsCollectors love to get a great trading card or piece of memorabilia in the mail from a recent acquisition, and at Upper Deck we feel the same way when we get something unique in house. And imagine how cool it was for us to receive in all four shirts that Tiger Woods wore during the 2011 Masters along with several other unique items from this legend of the links.
Upper Deck Authenticated is the exclusive provider of tournament-worn memorabilia and autographs for Tiger Woods and soon these items will be signed and available for purchase from UDA. We received them back with clear evidence of wear with sweat marks on many of the garments. While some would prefer we launder these items prior to sale, the fact they come with these marks adds additional authenticity to the fact they were worn by Tiger so we have no plans to have them cleaned before they are signed.
Tim Doull of Upper Deck Authenticated holds the shirt Tiger Woods wore in the final round of the 2011 Masters.
In the meantime, check out this video where you can see many of the items we received from Tiger Woods for use in this program. Should you have any questions about how you may be able to acquire items like this of Tiger Woods and other athletes, please contact us at (800)551-8220.
What do you think? Would you want these items laundered before Tiger Woods signs them? Let us know in the comment section below.
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Brag Photo: Legends Of Sport Red Variation Piece Arrives
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Behold the Legends of Sport Red Variation
The arrival of the Legends of Sport Red Variation piece at Upper Deck offices today has ruined productivity. Staff are having a hard time not stopping by to take a look at it and once they start checking it out, they find it difficult to stop. It is almost like the images and signatures Muhammad Ali, Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods have them hypnotized. They stand admiring the piece, wishing they could own one, but knowing they likely will not. A manager steps in to shepherd the staff admiring the piece back to work, but now he is transfixed by the piece as well.
Worse than rubberneckers adding to traffic on the freeway, staff found themselves lost in the piece
Autographs of the greatest athletes don’t come easy and they are not cheap. When you have a special piece like this featuring authentic autographs of three of the greatest athletes of all-time limited to just 100 copies, it’s easy to understand that this item isn’t for everyone. It just can’t be.
More than just a talking piece, a true piece of sports history
A piece like this would be considered the holy grail to a collector lucky enough to possess it and they will have their chance when they go live on Upper Deck’s online store the first week of February. It carries a suggested retail price of $7000. This limited-edition item can also be procured by contacting Upper Deck Authenticated at (800)551-8220 early next week.
"I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'" - Muhammad Ali
"I've always believed that if you put in the work, the results will come. I don't do things half-heartedly because I know if I do, then I can expect half-hearted results." - Michael Jordan
"No matter how good you get you can always get better and that's the exciting part." - Tiger Woods
With an exclusive memorabilia deal with Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods, collectors will not find an authentic piece like this from anyone else than Upper Deck Authenticated. This is your opportunity to own the world’s greatest memorabilia featuring the world’s greatest athletes. Invest in your passion.
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