A Message from the President of Upper Deck
A heartfelt thank you to our loyal collectors, long-standing partners and valued associates for your ongoing commitment, support and friendship over the past 3 decades.
While many things have changed since we opened our doors in 1989, our vision has remained the same; to deliver the most innovative, high quality and authentic products in the collectibles industry.
Over the last 30 years, Upper Deck has introduced almost every significant innovation in our hobby, and we remain dedicated to creating the most premium products for our fans and collectors around the world. And while we enjoy reflecting on our past successes, we realize that there is still so much more that can be done.
We look forward to sharing many new and exciting innovations with you.
In sincere appreciation,
Jason Masherah
President
The Upper Deck Company
Diamond Relic Promotion
To commemorate our 30th anniversary and to show appreciation to all of our customers for playing an important part in our history, we created the 30th anniversary diamond relic overlay promotion and the 30th anniversary diamond 1 of 1 variation draft promotion. Here are the details:
30th Anniversary Diamond Relic Overlay Promotion:
Integrating a unique 30th anniversary diamond relic card design, we created a 30-card checklist, each numbered to 30 and each containing between 1-3 diamonds. The 30 subjects will be strategically placed in sports and entertainment trading card products throughout the 2019 calendar year. The promotion kicks off with the Connor McDavid 30th anniversary diamond relic card placed in 18.19 Trilogy Hockey. Who are the other 29 subjects? Look for the 30th Anniversary logo to know what other trading card products contain the 30th Anniversary Diamond Relic cards.
30th Anniversary Diamond 1 of 1 Variation Draft Promotion:
We created a 30th anniversary diamond relic 1-of-1 variation card for each of the 30 cards included in the Diamond Relic Overlay promotion. The 1-of-1 variation cards will be distributed via a live draft during the Fall Expo is Toronto this year. Look for Official Winner redemption cards placed in the same products which feature the 30th Anniversary diamond relic cards to earn a spot in the draft and win one of these special cards.
Please redeem the Official Winner card by visiting our website at www.upperdeck.com, clicking on My Upper Deck, click on My Redemptions and following the easy step-by-step instructions! Alternatively, you may also call (800) 873-7332, and make your reservation via telephone through a company representative.
Upper Deck Redemption Page
For information on the 30th Anniversary Diamond 1 of 1 Variation Draft Promotion rules and exclusions click here.
Upper Deck 30th Anniversary Historical Timeline
1988
- Promo cards distributed at the National Sports Collectors Convention in Anaheim
1989
- Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card #1 debuts in First UD baseball trading cards
- 1989 Upper Deck Baseball release packaged in foil wrappers with color photography on both sides and an anti-counterfeit hologram on the back
1990
- UD acquires NHL and NBA licenses
- First certified autographs inserted into packs with “Baseball Heroes”
- Stereograms - first hologram insert cards debut
1991
- Upper Deck acquires NFL license
- Michael Jordan becomes a spokesman
- Comic-Ball set debuts featuring Looney-Toons characters
1992
- Upper Deck Authenticated is founded with 5-step authentication process for memorabilia
1993
- Die-cut trading cards debut
- First SP Authentic brand unveiled - SP Authentic Football
1994
- First-ever dual signed trading card inserted into Upper Deck Baseball featuring autograph of Ken Griffey Jr. and Mickey Mantle
1995
- Acetate trading cards debut
- Be-A-Player NHL cards debut, the first product with one signature per pack
1996
- Game-worn jersey cards debut in 1996 Upper Deck Football
- First all acetate set debuts with NHL ICE
1997
- 35 mm slides include in SP Authentic trading cards showing action photos
1998
- Audio trading cards debut with exclusive audio of athletes
1999
- "Piece of History" Bat cards debut with controversial Babe Ruth bat cards
- PowerDeck arrives: the world’s first digital trading card
- The first cut signature autograph cards hit the market
2000
2001
- SP Legendary Cuts debuts
- Sweet Spot Baseball debuts with autographs in baseball skins
- PenCam debuts for Upper Deck Authenticated
- Tiger Woods becomes a spokesperson
2002
- Upper Deck moves redemption process online
2003
- Upper Deck releases Disney Treasures set
- UD Glass Basketball is first trading card product printed on PETG
- Upper Deck Superstars debuts packs featuring a variety of licensed sports in one product
2004
- UDA debuts first-ever “Breaking Through” featuring LeBron James
- Upper Deck releases US History set with historical educational content
- VS. System Trading Card Game features both Marvel and DC licenses
2005
- Upper Deck acquires the Fleer & Parkhurst names
- Upper Deck establishes exclusive relationship with the Hockey Hall of Fame
2006
- Debut of the World of Warcraft Trading Card Game with Loot cards
2007
- Upper Deck acquires the O-Pee-Chee name
2008
- Signs of History Presidential Cut Autograph cards debut
- Yankee Stadium Legacy Collection released – Largest set of all-time
- Haircut-Signature cards debut
2009
- National Hockey Card Day debuts with FREE PACKS throughout Canada
- Dinosaur bones in new Champ’s trading cards
- UpperDeckU – Massive multiplayer online game debuts for kids
- Goodwin Champions Thoroughbred Hair Cuts cards debut
- Upper Deck produces baseball cards of Little League World Champions and has team into corporate headquarters for a tour
- Entomology cards arrive in packs of Goodwin Champions
- “Legends of Sport” UDA piece debuts with autographs of Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali
2010
- UDA “Curve Display” debuts
2011
- Michael Jordan “Tegata” debuts
- UDA “The Show” debuts with the largest signature ever for a memorabilia piece
- Evolution Video cards debut
- Landon Donovan becomes a spokesman
- Marvel “Ultimate Panel Focus” cut cards debut
- Marvel Avengers Kree-Skrull War debuts first-ever comic in trading card puzzle
2012
- Rory McIlory becomes a spokesperson
- Marvel Premier released with first-ever multi-panel sketch cards
- Legendary™: A Marvel Deck Building Game debuts
- National Hockey Card Day debuts in the USA
- Goodwin Champions Meteor cards debut
- Shadowbox Slots cards debut
2013
- Authorized Group Breaker Program begins
- 16-signature basketball and football cards debut
- Tony Hawk Skateboard memorabilia card debuts
- “Heroic Inspirations” trading cards debut featuring inspirational athletes to help charitable causes
2014
- Upper Deck earns exclusive NHL and NHLPA license for trading card category
- Upper Deck debuts a new Canadian Football League line of products
- Famed artist Joe Jusko returns to create all the art for a new Marvel Masterpieces set
2015
- Connor McDavid becomes a spokesperson
2016
- Upper Deck launches Upper Deck e-Pack
- Ben Simmons becomes a spokesperson
2017
- Upper Deck launches Grandeur Hockey Coin Series
- Upper Deck unveils a new corporate headquarters in Carlsbad
- Patrick Roy becomes a spokesperson
- Upper Deck introduces the Bounty Program
2018
- Serena Williams becomes a spokesperson
- James Bond joins Upper Deck’s licensed entertainment properties
- Miles Bridges becomes a spokesperson
- Upper Deck releases NBA Supreme Hard Court featuring game-used floor
2019
- Many more exciting announcements still to come!!!