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Rawlings and Gold Sport Collectibles Release the 24-Karat Gold Leather Baseball Commemorating Derek Jeter's Golden Moment

Derek Jeter 3,000th Hit Commemorative Edition 24-karat Gold Leather Baseball with Cherry-wood Display Case. (Photo: Business Wire)

The 24-Karat Gold Derek Jeter 3,000 Hit Commemorative Edition Baseball has been selected by Major League Baseball as the official ball to celebrate this recent moment in MLB history. Jeter reached his 3,000^th hit Saturday, July 9^th with a home run into the stands of Yankee Stadium in front of 48,103 fans and went 5-for-5 with two RBI's, two runs and a stolen base in a victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Jeter is the 28^th player and the first Yankee to reach 3,000 hits.

"Rawlings has been a part of Baseball history for many years," said Mike Thompson, Senior Vice President of Marketing for St. Louis-based Rawlings, a subsidiary of Jarden Corporation (NYSE: JAH). "We are thrilled to be able to offer an outstanding product to fans and collectors to commemorate this truly exceptional event in Yankee and Major League Baseball history." Another special edition 24-karat gold leather baseball by Rawlings and Gold Sport Collectibles was recently selected as the official money ball for the 2011 State Farm Home Run Derby.

The 24-karat gold baseball is an exclusive product of Rawlings and Gold Sport Collectibles and is created through a patented process of infusing gold directly into the leather. "Our proprietary and 100% environmentally friendly technology is what makes the 3,000^th hit commemorative baseball a truly unique collector's piece," said Stefano Ongaro, senior vice president of marketing and product development for Gold Sport Collectibles. "Extraordinary moments deserve to be honored with an extraordinary piece and we are pleased to offer a symbol of this moment that will bring value and enjoyment to fans and enthusiasts for years to come."

Rawlings and Gold Sport Collectibles offer the 24-karat gold leather Derek Jeter 3,000 Hit Commemorative Edition Baseball through its authorized dealer network in the U.S. and Canada, and online at www.goldsportcollectibles.com and MLB.com. Each ball retails at $325.00 and includes a display case and an official certificate of authenticity.

About Rawlings

Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods in the United States. Since the company's inception in 1887, Rawlings' mission has always centered on enabling participation by developing and producing innovative, high-performance equipment and protective apparel for the professional, amateur and entry-level player. With an assortment of baseball, basketball, football and softball game-related product lines, Rawlings is present everywhere team sports are played. Leagues and conferences of all skill levels integrate Rawlings' unparalleled product portfolio into their sports: as the Official Baseball Supplier and Official Helmet of Major League Baseball, the official baseball for the NCAA®, the official football for the NAIA, the official basketball for the NAIA, NJCAA and AAU®, and the approved baseball, basketball, football and softball of the National High School Federation. For more information, please visit rawlings.com, Rawlings' Facebook page or by phone at (314) 819-2800.

About Jarden Corporation

Jarden Corporation is a leading provider of niche consumer products. Jarden operates in three primary business segments through a number of well recognized brands, including: Outdoor Solutions: Abu Garcia, Aero®, Berkley®, Campingaz®, Coleman®, Ex-Officio®, Fenwick®, Gulp!, K2®, Marker®, Marmot®, Mitchell®, Penn®, Rawlings®, Shakespeare, Stearns®, Stren®, Trilene®, Volkl and Zoot®; Consumer Solutions: Bionaire, Crock-Pot®, FoodSaver®, Health o meter®, Holmes, Mr. Coffee®, Oster®, Patton®, Rival®, Seal-a-Meal®, Sunbeam®, VillaWare and White Mountain; and Branded Consumables: Ball®, Bee, Bicycle®, Billy Boy®, Crawford®, Diamond®, Dicon®, Fiona®, First Alert, First Essentials®, Forster®, Hoyle®, Kerr®, Lehigh®, Leslie-Locke, Lillo®, Loew Cornell®, Mapa®, NUK®, Pine Mountain®, Quickie, Spontex and Tigex®. Headquartered in Rye, N.Y., Jarden has more than 24,000 employees worldwide. For more information, please visit www.jarden.com.

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Gold Sport Collectibles
Stefano Ongaro, 310-251-7620
Stefano@goldsportcollectibles.com