Is Boomer Sooner the ringtone on your phone? Do you wish Ben & Jerry’s would make a Crimson & Cream flavored ice cream? Do you affectionately call your car the Sooner Schooner? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are going to love the new college football trading card product coming out this November. Through Upper Deck’s exclusive agreement with the Collegiate Licensing Company, the trading card company will be producing a standalone trading card product commemorating the storied history of the Oklahoma Sooners Football program.
The University of Oklahoma has won seven national titles; while appearing in 44 bowl games. Each pack will be loaded with prominent Sooner football alumni like Sam Bradford, Barry Switzer, Lee Roy Selmon, Billy Sims, Brian Bosworth, Josh Heupel, Adrian Peterson, Bob Stoops and more.
The 100-card base set will also includes 20 “Monumental Moments” cards that capture those special moments that gave Sooner fans goose bumps through the years. From the 47-game win streak in the 1950’s to the 1974 National Championship victory over Oklahoma State on to unforgettable Red River Rivalry games; Upper Deck compiled all those memories for Sooners fans.
This is the most comprehensive University of Oklahoma Football set ever assembled. Each hobby box will contain one autograph card from an Oklahoma great, and two special light F/X Oklahoma Icons inserts! Every box is loaded with cards of 192 Oklahoma legends (24 packs with 8 cards per pack)!
And speaking of the signed cards cards, there are some amazing collectible cards to capture for the autograph lovers. Not only are there single signed cards over 75 former Oklahoma stars, there are also dual autograph cards (numbered to 20 or less) and triple autograph cards (numbered to just 3). Some of these are sure to become the centerpiece of an Oklahoma fan’s collection.
Upper Deck has a special treat for those who purchase the University of Oklahoma Football retail blaster boxes! Fans can find one replica championship pennant per blaster box, showcasing the years the University of Oklahoma has won it all: 1950, 1955, 1956, 1974, 1975, 1985 and 2000.
But how do you get your hands on your Upper Deck University of Oklahoma Football boxes? Well first you need to be a little patient. The product is currently scheduled to hit store shelves on November 8, 2011. If you are an Oklahoma fan, call these Upper Deck Certified Diamond Dealers who will be loading up on the product:
AAA Collectibles – (704)847-5901
The Baseball Card King – (815)609-7777
SMP Sports Cards – (817)251-1752
AJTK Sportscards – (808)487-6620
Nick’s Sportscards – (972)248-2271
On Deck Sportscards – (580)242-3325
The Old Ball Park – (405)949-2255
Legends of the Game – (405)601-2909
Or you can purchase through the Upper Deck online store or through our network of Authorized Internet Retailers. Enjoy and go Sooners!
