Upper Deck launches new campaign featuring Michael Jordan's legacy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 2:31 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Upper Deck has revived a memorable marketing stunt from 1992 as part of a new agreement with Michael Jordan. The initial campaign featured a simple billboard that read 'Trade Jordan' and aimed to announce an exclusive trading card partnership. Now, 35 years later, Upper Deck has introduced a new tag line: 'You Don’t Trade Greatness, You Keep it for a Lifetime.' This campaign is complemented by Jordan receiving the title of 'Legacy Partner,' indicating his enhanced role in overseeing collectible products. A new release of signed packs from the 1986-87 Fleer series is set to coincide with the announcement, with part of the proceeds to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.
- •Upper Deck recalls 1992 'Trade Jordan' billboard for new campaign
- •Michael Jordan designated as Upper Deck's first Legacy Partner
- •New campaign promotes the tagline about maintaining greatness
- •Signed packs of 1986-87 Fleer cards to be released soon
- •Proceeds from auctions will support Boys & Girls Clubs of America
- 2:31 AMYahoo Sports — Why Upper Deck is Reminiscing About a Viral Michael Jordan Marketing Stunt From 1992
"The sports and entertainment collectors brand has inked a new deal with the NBA legend, and is hearkening back to the campaign that launched it all.
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