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Fathead Captures Derek Jeter's 3,000th Hit

DETROIT, July 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Fathead, the Real.Big. brand of officially licensed sports and entertainment wall graphics and number one destination for MLB players, team logos, baseball caps and murals, releases a commemorative Derek Jeter 3,000th Hit Mural. This special edition mural is a tribute to the New York Yankees' shortstop for achieving what no other Yankee has done before. Jeter, in his sixteenth season, is also the fourth youngest ball player to reach the 3000th hit milestone.

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"Every once in a while a player comes along that you just know is the real deal. Derek Jeter is one of those athletes that has put it all out there every day of his amazing career," said Patrick McInnis, Fathead Chief Executive Officer. "Capturing this once-in-a-lifetime image and making it immediately available to the fans is what Fathead is all about. Not to mention Jeter, like Fathead, is made in Michigan!"

Yankees' fans can celebrate Jeter's Real.Big. accomplishment with this 6'W x 4'H mural of his 3,000th hit, coming courtesy of the same type of bat Jeter has used throughout his career. As captain of the New York Yankees since 2003, Jeter has led the Yankees to five World Series Championships and was awarded the MLB All-Star Game and World Series MVP in 2000.

The Derek Jeter 3,000th Hit Mural is now available exclusively at Fathead.com along with other great New York Yankees wall graphics. Fathead is the authentic home of Real.Big. wall graphics where thousands of incredible Fathead images can be found.

Media: For more information please contact: BrianStevenson@fathead.com, (248) 277-1805 or DianaLeadley@fathead.com, (313) 373-6019

About Fathead LLC:

Fathead LLC is the Real.Big. leading brand in sports and entertainment graphic products. Fathead products give fans the opportunity to bring their favorite passion or inspiration to life. Fathead wall graphics include Fathead Customs, Fathead Canvas and Print Murals and Fathead's flagship "Real Big:" the officially licensed life-size, high definition wall graphics of professional athletes, animated heroes, entertainment characters, team helmets and logos. Fathead maintains license agreements with leading consumer brands across many industries and professional sports leagues. For more information, visit www.fathead.com.

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