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Grand Slam Grape to benefit the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation,
Judge becomes first ever MLB player featured on the iconic
gum brand. Big League Chew, The shredded
bubble gum that has been a dugout essential and rite of
passage for generations of ballplayers, announced today
that New York Yankees captain and All Star slugger Aaron Judge

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will be the first Major League Baseball player ever featured on
a Big League Chew pouch. The limited edition pouch,
featuring the fan favorite flavor Grand Slam Grape, will be
available online at www.bigleaguechew.com and Dick S
sporting goods, Costco and otherselect national retailers in

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early July 2025. It will celebrate Judge S
towering presence on and off thefield with custom artwork that
fans and collectors 1T want to miss.
Aaron Judge, the 2024 American League MVP, seven time All Star
and holder of the single season AL home run record, is one of

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baseball's most electrifying players and respected leaders.
Known for his towering home runs, clutch performances, and
commitment to giving back, Judgeis also the founder of the Aaron
Judge All Rise Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring
children and youth to reach their full potential by
promoting leadership, character development and community

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involvement. The Aaron Judge All Rise
Foundation will be prominently featured on the packaging in a
powerful collaboration that brings purpose to the pouch.
A portion of the proceeds from each sale will be donated to the
Foundation to support its work with young people across the
country. Big League Chew has always been

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more than gum. It's a part of the game, said
Aaron Judge. I chewed it as a kid and now
being on the pouch is surreal. It's a full circle moment and an
honor. Even more meaningful is using
this platform to support the work we're doing through the
Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation.This is a big league moment in

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every sense, said Brian Bailey, managing partner of Big League
Chew. Aaron Judge is a modern icon of
the game and his character is 1 of integrity and generosity.
He brings the same sense of fun,authenticity and wow factor to
the game that Big League Chew has always stood for.

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Having him on a pouch is the perfect way to celebrate our
baseball roots and connect with today S fans.
With over a billion pouches soldworldwide and a legacy
stretching back to 1980, Big League Chew continues to grow
its brand across snacks, appareland collectibles, bringing the
spirit of the game to every generation.

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About Big League Chew Born in the bullpen in the summer of
1977, Big League Chew registeredwas the brainchild of Portland
Mavericks left-hander Rob Nelson.
After perfecting his shredded bubble gum product with the help
of Mav teammate Jim Bowden and 13 year old bad boy Todd Field,

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Big League Chew officially hit shelves in 1980 and has been a
fan favorite in dugouts and ballparks across America ever
since. Known for its colorful pouch and
playful spirit, the iconic shredded bubble gum has become a
symbol of pop culture and youthful nostalgia, selling over
a billion pouches worldwide. Today, the brand continues to

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grow beyond the gum aisle with licensed products spanning
apparel, snacks, collectibles and more, all capturing the fun,
authenticity, and spirit of the game.
Follow Big League Chew on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,
TikTok and X. About The Aaron Judge All Rise

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Foundation The Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation focuses on
developing positive character traits, provides awards and
incentive programs for schools and local organizations to
encourage and reward academic improvement and excellence,
supports children and youth experiencing difficult health
and family circumstances, and fundraising events to support

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All Rise many grants and programs.
For more information on the Aaron Judge All Rise Foundation,
please visit www.aaronjudgeallrisefoundation.org,
PO Box 992, Linden, California 95236200 and 94480993, Tax ID

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83-1083207501-C3.
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