SPORTS MEMORABILIA GIANT UPPER DECK SIGNS EXCLUSIVE DEAL WITH NEWEST HORNETS PLAYER MILES BRIDGES

CARLSBAD, Ca. (October 16, 2018) – Today, leading sports and entertainment company Upper Deck enters into an exclusive multi-year contract with up-and-coming basketball star Miles Bridges. The deal grants Upper Deck sole rights to produce Bridges-autographed memorabilia and collectibles, adding his name to a long list of top athletes who work with the brand. The Miles Bridges portfolio features signed and inscribed basketballs, jerseys, and images that are available for purchase exclusively at www.UpperDeckStore.com

Bridges was selected as the 12th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft presented by State Farm, and now plays as a Forward for the Charlotte Hornets. Prior to the NBA, Bridges was a Power Forward at Michigan State for two years and a first 2017-18 All-Big Ten Team selection. During his sophomore year at Michigan State he led the Spartans in scoring, while ranking second in rebounds and third in assists. Bridges was also the first sophomore player to average at least 17.0 points per game since 1992-93.

“Bridges is a phenomenal player with a bright career ahead of him, and we’re pleased to provide authentic and innovative memorabilia to his growing base of loyal fans and supporters,” says Jason Masherah, President at Upper Deck.

For nearly 30 years, Upper Deck has produced innovative, high-quality and unique collectibles for the world’s greatest athletes, including LeBron James, Tiger Woods, Wayne Gretzky, Michael Jordan, Ben Simmons, Serena Williams and Connor McDavid, to name a few.

View the new collection of authentic Miles Bridges memorabilia and collectibles exclusively at: upperdeckstore.com/Miles-Bridges.

About Upper Deck

The Upper Deck Company, headquartered in Carlsbad, California, is a worldwide sports and entertainment company built on the pillars of quality craftsmanship, authenticity and innovation, with a dedication to creating products that turn memorable moments into collectibles. Upper Deck is home to the world’s greatest athletes, including Michael Jordan, Serena Williams, Wayne Gretzky, Tiger Woods, Connor McDavid, LeBron James and Ben Simmons.

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