New Rochelle, NY, January 15—Baltimore Ravens’ Pro Bowl running back Ray Rice, a native of New Rochelle, New York and one of the greatest running backs in Rutgers University history, has signed an exclusive collectibles agreement with New Rochelle-based Steiner Sports Marketing (www.steinersports.com), it was announced today by Steiner founder Brandon Steiner.
“Ray Rice is one of the NFL’s elite players both on and off the field,” said Steiner. “We are delighted to have him join the Steiner family of athletes. He is a force to be reckoned with on the grid iron and in corporate America.”
The New Rochelle High School/Rutgers product was the Ravens 2nd round selection (55th overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. Rice has amassed 1,952 yards and eight touchdowns this season, was one of a trio of AFC running backs selected to the Pro Bowl (Miami/January 31). Rice and the Ravens travel to Indianapolis to play the Colts in an AFC Divisional playoff game on Saturday night.
The agreement will include hand-signed photographs, footballs, mini-helmets, and other collectibles, as well as appearances, signings and corporate relationships.
Steiner Sports Marketing is a full service sports and entertainment marketing and event company that leverages the power of sports and entertainment to build successful marketing programs for a diverse group of clients. Steiner currently maintains relationships with over 5,000 athletes and celebrities.