Cal Ripken, Jr. and Don Mattingly Sign Exclusive Agreement with Ironclad Authentics

Baltimore, MD (October 23, 2006) - Ironclad Authentics today announced that they have signed exclusive signature and spokesperson relationships with legendary players Cal Ripken, Jr. and Don Mattingly.

"We are thrilled that our growth has allowed us to forge ahead on exclusive relationships with prominent former players such as Cal and Donnie,” said Ironclad General Manager Ray Schulte.  "Ironclad is about producing creative product with signatures that are absolutely Guaranteed!  With Ripken Jr. and Mattingly acting as Ironclad spokespersons, along with our partnership with MLB Authentication, we feel the customer and consumer will feel confident in purchasing and enjoying Ironclad products.”

Ironclad Authentics will be launching a fourth quarter advertising and promotional campaign utilizing Cal and Don to promote Ironclad including a major event January 26-28, 2007 Ironclad is co-promoting with MAB Celebrity – www.baseballsbest2007.com

Ripken, a 21-year Major League veteran, was a 19-time All-Star, 2-time MVP (1983 and 1991), 1982 Rookie of the Year, 2-time All-Star Game MVP (1991 and 2001), 2-time Gold Glove winner (1991 and 1992), 8-time Silver Slugger (1983-’86, ’89, ’91, ’93-’94), 1983 World Series champion and owner of the record for most consecutive games played at 2,632 for the Baltimore Orioles.  He will be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame for the first time this December.

Mattingly, a 14-year Major League veteran, finished his career with a .307 average and was a 6-time All-Star, the 1985 AL MVP, 9-time Gold Glove winner (1985-’89, ’91-’94), 3-time Silver Slugger (1985-’87) and the 1984 AL batting champion while playing his entire career for the New York Yankees.

Ironclad Authentics LLC is a full-service sports marketing company specializing in the development of programs and services which guarantees authentic hand-signed collectibles and licensed products.  Specializing in e-commerce retailing, Ironclad is also a major supplier of signed memorabilia from current and former athletes to wholesalers and distributors throughout the country.  Ironclad Authentics LLC is a Major League Baseball licensee, participant in the Major League Baseball Authentication program and a selling partner on MLB.com’s online auction platform.