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Here's a pretty cool little behind-the-scenes video of Upper Deck and Tiger Woods creating some instant five-figure collectibles -- the shirts from Tiger's first three days at last year's epic U.S. Open at Torrey Pines. They're part of Upper Deck's ultra-ultra-super-mega-high-end collectibles market. (Remember when a $50 Ken Griffey Jr. rookie card was the pinnacle of what Upper Deck had to offer? Yeah, me neither.) Anyway, here's your exclusive look at Tiger in the supersecret Upper Deck HQ:

Two questions:

1. What, no sweat stains? Don't tell me they washed those things!

2. You're going to look like a real goofball wearing one of those shirts on the golf course now that Tiger's gone and scrawled all over it.

The three shirts go on sale today at the Upper Deck Store. As you can see here, the shirts go for $30, $40 and $50 ... thousand. Save those pennies, friends.

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  1. Superman
    1. Posted by Superman Tue Jun 16, 2009 12:55 pm EDT

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    No Thank you, I have better taste than Tiger, I know he can buy anything, but still his style is not good, typical!! sorry but its true. Ogilvy,Villegas have better taste!! and Garcia!
  2. rotina b redhot
    2. Posted by rotina b redhot Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:52 pm EDT

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    comeon, superman having tiger's t-shirts whould be great! but if you a guy i guess it wouldn't be but if your like me i would love to have tiger's shirts! as far as ogilvy, villegas and garcia go they have no style sergio wore pale yellow at the open champtionship in 2008 now thats having no style at all what man does that? tiger always looks good on or off the golf course the guys like he can go to straight to dinner without having to change! can anyone of your guys do that superman?
  3. Steve "The Hack" Cofield
    3. Posted by Steve "The Hack" Cofield Tue Jun 16, 2009 2:53 pm EDT

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    Ogilvy? The dude wears pants that double as tourniquets. No.
  4. Wayne M
    4. Posted by Wayne M Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:00 pm EDT

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    Jeanne, how about the red and yellow outfit that Sergio wore? I understand that it is the colors of Spain, but some other configuration would have probably been a better choice.
  5. Kevin S
    5. Posted by Kevin S Tue Jun 16, 2009 3:23 pm EDT

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    Not exactly 'best sellers' - one of the shirts for the 2007 US Open is still on the Sale Rack for a measley 19,999.99. Whatever happened to gentleman pricing? Like U.D. is fooling anyone thinking there's a significant difference between 19,999.99 and 20,000.00. I get the whole "an autograph is a commodity" but you're really just paying 50 Grand for a used T-shirt.
  6. rotina b redhot
    6. Posted by rotina b redhot Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:37 pm EDT

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    your right wayne m red and yellow are the colors of spain and for that sergio gets my respect but i still like the way tiger dresses! how about you? what do you think of tiger's dress code?
  7. Wayne M
    7. Posted by Wayne M Tue Jun 16, 2009 5:59 pm EDT

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    I will tell you this much, Jeanne. I don't have a problem with the way he dresses, but 20K or more...Yeah, I don't think so.
  8. Paul
    8. Posted by Paul Tue Jun 16, 2009 6:50 pm EDT

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    #1 should tiger dress in mental hospital inpatient whites as you need to do ?
  9. Paul
    9. Posted by Paul Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:11 pm EDT

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    say what?LOL
  10. rotina b redhot
    10. Posted by rotina b redhot Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:21 pm EDT

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    20k or more is a lot for a t-shirts i do agree with you on that wayne m i think that if they going to sell this stuff they should at least give the money to charity what do think wayne m ?
  11. GC
    11. Posted by GC Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:29 pm EDT

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    I think it is great that Tiger does not dress like Johnny Cash. Johnny Cash had a reason for it.
  12. rotina b redhot
    12. Posted by rotina b redhot Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:35 pm EDT

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    hey! gc whats up? your right johnny cash did have a reason i think it was because of the death of his brother. what do you think?
  13. Kelly G
    13. Posted by Kelly G Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:44 pm EDT

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    Join the conversation GC. LOL
  14. GC
    14. Posted by GC Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:46 pm EDT

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    redhot
    His brother and all the hate and injustices in the world.
  15. GC
    15. Posted by GC Tue Jun 16, 2009 7:47 pm EDT

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    :) :)
  16. Edna
    16. Posted by Edna Tue Jun 16, 2009 9:45 pm EDT

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    Forget the T-shirts, I love the way Tiger's body look in them there T-shirts. Is it true his waistline is only 28? hmmmm....
  17. rotina b redhot
    17. Posted by rotina b redhot Tue Jun 16, 2009 11:17 pm EDT

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    good for you ec he does look good in those t- shirts!!!
  18. david t
    18. Posted by david t Wed Jun 17, 2009 7:10 am EDT

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    The Europeans have better style. Eldrick has very little style and is getting damn ugly (like he was when he was younger) with age.....check out that hairline!!!! He is like half bald now (why do you think he is ALWAYS WEARING A NIKE HAT?) And 'Greatest golfer ever?' yeah, right. Greatest of his generation, sure.....but not greatest ever. I've seen him play in person a few times and he is lousy off the tee with his driver. However, he obviously makes up for it in other areas.....I've never seen anyone hit irons like he does for example (i have seen video of the great Ben Hogan and Eldrick is right on par with him in that category.) Also, a great chipper and above tour average putter.
    On a side note: Eldrick, in my opinion (and many of those present at the tournaments I've seen him play,) has very little class and isn't fan friendly at all. It was actually sad to see all of these fans who adore him because they think he's so great, asking....voir, BEGGING for an autograph or just a little 'hello' just being ignored by the guy. Once, at the Open Championship, there was this kid in a wheelchair that had been politely given a front row place at the tee where Eldrick was playing. When Woods showed up the kid actually started crying and said 'Tiger, you are my hero.' Not even a glance in his direction by Woods. Then, the kid said (and he was really close to where Woods was standing so I know he heard him) 'I can't walk or play golf anymore but I think you are the best.' Nothing from Woods. Finally, and this really made me sick, Woods looked over in his direction, by accident I think, and his dad said 'Hey Tiger, my son worships you,, could you just sign an autograph for him? It would mean a lot to us.' Woods acted like he didn't hear a thing, said something to that caddie of his (who is also a jerk,) and was off a minute later. I lost all respect for the robot that day.
    I read the other day something that really sums up rooting for Eldrick, in SI I think. The writers said, and they all agreed on this, 'rooting for Tiger is like rooting for the Yankees.' That is so true and the similarities are amazing. With all the talented, colorful and friendly players on tour, it is really a shame that people (and only Americans from what I've seen and read overseas) choose to root for the guy that is most likely to win, regardless of how he treats his 'fans.'
  19. Kelly G
    19. Posted by Kelly G Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:02 am EDT

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    David T,
    Put your hard hat on my friend. Tiger, goes way beyond a golf hero to some of these people and will be letting you know he doesn't owe anybody anything etc. etc. etc.. Personally, I think it is a shame how all the Tiger hype has turned off so many people who would otherwise be enjoying his play.
  20. Wayne M
    20. Posted by Wayne M Wed Jun 17, 2009 9:58 am EDT

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    Wow, I never heard Charles Dickens turned into a Open Championship story before. I am not a huge Tiger fan, but insulting his hair line doesn't lend itself to Europeans having better style. If that makes you feel better though, more power to you.
  21. rotina b redhot
    21. Posted by rotina b redhot Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:12 am EDT

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    hey, wayne m what's up? and good morning!!!!!
  22. Wayne M
    22. Posted by Wayne M Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:19 am EDT

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    Good morning, Jeanne. Not much happening besides two days in a row without rain. Still won't pay 20K for a Tiger shirt. Not even the one he wore on the Monday playoff.
  23. rotina b redhot
    23. Posted by rotina b redhot Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:25 am EDT

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    well wayne m if thats the way you feel then i will respect that to tell you the truth i couldn't pay that price but if someone does than the money should go charity what do you think?
  24. Wayne M
    24. Posted by Wayne M Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:48 am EDT

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    If it is for a charity, I have no problem with that. As a matter of fact, I can support something like that. I have paid a lot of money for things at charity auctions (way too much) just because it was for a charity. I suppose it hinges on what the ultimate purpose is.
  25. Superman
    25. Posted by Superman Wed Jun 17, 2009 11:22 am EDT

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    Happy fathers day gents!!

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