Upper Deck to Remove Michael Vick from 2007 Card Releases

[longhornjunkie]

Upper Deck Will Also Pull Vick Memorabilia from On-Line Store

Carlsbad, CA – (July 27, 2007) – As more news is revealed about the controversy surrounding Michael Vick and the dog-fighting allegations that have been made against him, Upper Deck staff found it to all be very upsetting. After raising concerns on including Michael Vick Upper Deck and Fleer releases, a decision was made this week after working with the NFL to remove Michael Vick from future sets beginning with Ultimate Collection Football set to release this October.



Upper Deck Authenticated has worked with Michael Vick to produce autograph memorabilia pieces that have been featured on the company’s webstore. Upper Deck has pulled all Michael Vick authenticated memorabilia from the site as well at this time. Items pulled include Michael Vick autograph footballs, helmets, jerseys and the company’s line of “Breaking Through” pieces.

“Of course we appreciate the fact that Mr. Vick is innocent until proven guilty, but the allegations alone have resulted in an outpouring of very strong emotion within our organization and among the collecting community,” said Kerri Stockholm, Director of Marketing for Upper Deck. “We believe collectors will agree and support this decision as being the best course of action for our football business.”



Images of a 2007 Ultimate Collection card that will not be included in the set and the Michael Vick Breaking Through piece being pulled from - Upper Deck Store have been included with this release.



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[hockeytown]

based on what seems to be adding up on Vick and the Dogs I think this was a wise choice on U.D. part. I will stand up and applaude U.D. on this decision

[BKPlatinum]

I like the decision by UD.. you think any Vick cards will leak out?

[RandyN]

doubt any cards will leak out... unless you have some REALLY close friends man high up in UD.