Upper Deck Signs Pete Rose
Pete Rose, one of baseball’s most colorful and revered players and managers, has just signed an autograph deal with The Upper Deck Company. Due in part to Rose’s roller-coaster ride with baseball officials, his autographed cards remain in high demand and Upper Deck officials are ecstatic to have the all-time hits leader (4,256) on board for its 2010 baseball releases.
1964 Topps Pete Rose
“Despite his current ban from baseball, Pete Rose’s signature and game-used memorabilia cards continue to be sought-after by baseball fans and card collectors everywhere,” said Gabriel Garcia, Upper Deck’s baseball brand manager. “We are extremely excited to have Pete be a part of our newest baseball card releases.”
Rose, who finished his 24-year playing career in 1986 with a lifetime bating average of .303, was the 1963 NL Rookie of the Year as well as the league’s MVP in 1973. A 17-time All-Star selection, Rose was also named MVP of the 1975 Fall Classic when he batted .370. He concluded his illustrious career on the baseball diamond with three championship rings to his credit.
The first Upper Deck product that will include Rose’s game-used memorabilia cards is 2010 Goudey Baseball, which is scheduled to hit store shelves on March 18.
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Well, UD has to do SOMETHING to fill the void; signing a disgraced gambler is a start. But won’t that bring down the value of his other autographs in time?
Thats a good question… I assume it depends on how much Rose has signed in the past as well as how much he will be signing for UD. Either way, like you said it’s a start I suppose.
I never really understood why Rose was so popular with collectors. I mean, he’s a superstar so he should be up there. But it seems like he’s as popular as, say, Mantle or Griffey.
My guess would be the fact that he is the all time hit king not to mention the way he played the game.
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