Upper Deck and Major League Baseball Announce Playoff Partnership

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Co-Sponsored Events to Take Place at Hobby Shops in Playoff Cities This Week

Carlsbad, CA – (October 10, 2007) – Upper Deck and Major League Baseball are looking to give back to collectors and hobby shops who have helped to make 2007 a very memorable year for baseball card products. Select hobby shops will be running in store events this week to help promote excitement around the League Championship Series and Upper Deck baseball products this year.



Collectors in attendance will have an opportunity to win unique prizes based on purchases of Upper Deck baseball products. Some of the prizes include apparel, video games, ipods, Upper Deck cards and the grand prize of game tickets to the League Championship Series in their city. Collectors are encouraged to contact these shops to get more information on the promotion dates and times this week:



Colorado

Mike’s Stadium Sportscards
Contact – Mike Fruitman
4022 South Parker Road
Aurora, CO 80014
(303)699-9808


Jerry’s Sportscards
Contact – Jerry Wiselka
1012 West 104th Avenue
Denver, CO 80234
(303)428-2195


Arizona

Showtime
Contact – Pete Liu
3415 South McClintock #111
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480)820-2226


Ohio

All-Pro Sports Cards
Contact – Rich Rinella
486 Graham Road
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
(330)922-4642

Sports N More
Contact – Scott Korniuk
7349 Lake Shore Boulevard
Mentor, OH 44060
(440)725-0417


Massachusetts

New England Sports Cards
Contact – Bruce Parker
76 Route 101A, #7
Amherst, NH 03031
(603)249-9061


Dynamic rookies like Ryan Braun, Phil Hughes, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Joba Chamberlain and Troy Tulowitzki have all made an impact this year with their teams. Upper Deck Baseball products have also had success with Sweet Spot Classic, Goudey, SP Rookie Edition, SP Legendary Cuts and Future Stars all performing well. Some of the most anticipated releases are set to release shortly and they include Ultimate Collection, UD Masterpieces, SP Authentic, Sweet Spot and Upper Deck Black. With baseball playoff ratings and interest in the games on the rise, Upper Deck and Major League Baseball are proud to help bring fans closer to the game with promotions like this.



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