Upper Deck signs volleyball legend Misty May-Treanor to trading card, memorabilia deal

Upper Deck, which has been expanding its sports card and memorabilia portfolio, is continuing its expansion into professional volleyball with the signing of three-time Olympic gold medalist Misty May-Treanor.

Upper Deck announced an exclusive memorabilia and trading card deal with May-Treanor Thursday.

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An historic beach volleyball player, May-Treanor also has played an influential role in popularizing the sport globally. She recently served as a beach volleyball analyst for the 2024 Summer Games.

“I’m thrilled to share these pieces of my career with the fans who have supported me along my journey,” May-Treanor said in a release from Upper Deck. “The memorabilia and collectibles represent the endless dedication I’ve had to the sport, and I hope it excites and inspires both current and future generations of volleyball players and fans.”

May-Treanor joins the Upper Deck athlete roster alongside longtime teammate Kerri Walsh Jennings. The duo won three consecutive gold medals in the 2004, 2008, and 2012 Summer Games, winning 21 of 22 total matches. 

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May-Treanor, who won 112 career matches, was inducted into the Global Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2016 and the California Volleyball Hall of Fame in 2017. She was also named a 2024 college Silver Anniversary Award recipient to recognize her outstanding collegiate and professional accomplishments 25 years after her college career. She has helped build and coach collegiate teams, as well as serving as Director of Volleyball Operations and a head coach from 2016 to 2020.

“Misty May-Treanor’s impact on beach volleyball is significant,” Upper Deck President Jason Masherah said. “It’s a great opportunity to add such a successful athlete who has helped pave the way and inspire future generations. Her dedication to the sport and her fans is truly exceptional, and we’re excited to bring her legacy to life through this collection.”

May-Treanor’s exclusive memorabilia features authentic beach volleyballs, dynamic collage pieces, dual-signed prints with Kerri Walsh Jennings and more. In addition to the Upper Deck Authenticated portfolio, May-Treanor will be part of Upper Deck multi-sports products like Goodwin Champions for fans to collect.

To view the entire memorabilia collection, visit UpperDeckStore.com.