Albert Pujols Signs Exclusive Memorabilia Deal With Upper Deck Authenticated

Carlsbad, CA – (April 24, 2007) – Albert Pujols strikes an impressive figure as he stands in the batter’s box, waiting to crush the next pitch in to the outfield seats.  Upper Deck Authenticated is also known for delivering the big hit in the collectible memorabilia industry.  Today, Upper Deck Authenticated (UDA) announced an exclusive memorabilia pact with 2006 World Series hero Albert Pujols.

“Upper Deck and Albert Pujols know how create one-of-a-kind moments where baseball fans and collectors can feel close to the on-field action,” said Tim Muret, Vice President for Upper Deck Authenticated.  “Pujols has had many big moments on and off the field, it is our goal to capture those moments in time and create the ultimate unique authenticated memorabilia pieces.  Albert Pujols shares the same vision for his memorabilia as we do, to develop exclusive autographed authenticated pieces for his family, friends and fans.”

“There are many companies out there that provide memorabilia to collectors, but Upper Deck does it better than all of them.  Upper Deck utilizes the latest technology like Pencam – a video camera that records each signature – and holograms and Certificates of Authenticity to certify each autographed memorabilia piece is legitimate,” commented Albert Pujols.  “The people that mean the most to me can rest assured when they buy an Albert Pujols item from Upper Deck that those are the real deal!”

Albert Pujols’ limited edition autographed Upper Deck Authenticated items, many highlighting his magical 2006 World Series moments, will be available to ship on Tuesday, April 24.  Collectors can order these items exclusively at www.upperdeck.com. 

Autographed Albert Pujols Items Available:

• Albert Pujols Signed Home World Series 16X20 (Swinging) Limited to 55.  With “WS 06” inscription.
• Albert Pujols Signed Road World Series 16X20 (Game 1 Home Run) Limited to 55.  With “WS 06” inscription.
• Albert Pujols Signed Authentic Majestic Home White #5 St. Louis Cardinals Jersey with official World Series patch. Limited to 105.
• Albert Pujols Signed Official Rawlings World Series Baseball.  Limited to 500.
• Albert Pujols Signed Home Red St. Louis Cardinals Batting Helmet.
• Limited Edition Albert Pujolss Bat ‘Breaking Through’ autographed framed piece available in May for the first time ever!

Portions of the money collected will go to the Pujols’ charitable organization, the Pujols Family Foundation - a charitable initiative dedicated to the love, care and development of people with Down Syndrome and also reaches out to impoverished families in the Dominican Republic .  For more information on the Pujols Family Foundation, please visit www.pujolsfamilyfoundation.org.