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The Upper Deck Company Signs NHL Legend Mark Messier To Multi-Year Spokesman Deal
Retired Hero is the Latest to Sign Deal With the Premier Producer of Sports Collectibles
Carlsbad, CA (August 7, 2007) – Upper Deck (UD) announced today the signing of legendary hockey star Mark Messier to an multi-year contract, in which he will represent the company’s line of innovative NHL trading cards. Messier will be featured in Upper Deck products with autographed cards and on packaging. Additionally, the announcement comes as Messier is waiting for induction into the NHL’s Hall Of Fame as a member of the 2007 class. Messier’s first autographed cards will appear in Upper Deck Artifacts Hockey (SRP $9.99) and will be available in October just in time for the start of the new NHL season.
Messier, known as "Moose" on the ice to his devoted fans, spent more than two decades in the National Hockey League from 1978 through the 2004 playing for such storied franchises as the Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks.
“Messier was an integral player on each of his respective teams; however, he may be best known for his revival of the New York Rangers as he led them to their first Stanley Cup Championship in 54 years during the 1993-94 campaign,”
commented Karvin Cheung, Hockey Product Manager for Upper Deck. “In total, Messier had his name etched on six Stanley Cup Trophies.
“I am excited to work with Upper Deck again," said hockey legend, Mark Messier. “Growing up as a kid, trading cards were always part of the culture of the game. It is great to see Upper Deck has remained committed to furthering this heritage. The quality of the Upper Deck trading cards are second to none and they continue to add unique products, which keep fans interested.”
“Mark Messier is known for being a leader, on and off the ice,” said Josh Zusman, Hockey Brand Manager for Upper Deck. “This makes him the ideal person to represent Upper Deck hockey products. Messier made such a impact on many people’s lives during his career that I know his cards will be some of the most highly sought after in the market. We look forward to teaming up with him as this union will no doubt bring a winning combination for hockey card collectors.”
