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                                  EXHIBIT 99.1

PRESS RELEASE

                   CEO OF ESCALADE, INCORPORATED DIES SUDDENLY

Evansville, IN (April 10, 2007) Daniel A. Messmer, age 53, President and Chief
Executive Officer of Escalade, Incorporated (NASDAQ: ESCA) died suddenly on
Monday, April 9, 2007. The cause of Mr. Messmer's death was an apparent
aneurysm.

"We are all shocked and saddened by the unexpected passing of Mr. Messmer," said
Terry Frandsen, Chief Financial Officer of Escalade. "Our thoughts and
condolences are with Dan's family at this difficult time. His leadership and
friendship will be greatly missed."

Mr. Messmer served as Escalade's President and Chief Executive Officer since
August, 2006. He was also serving as the President of Escalade's office products
subsidiary, Martin Yale, a position he held since 2005. Mr. Messmer first joined
Escalade Sports in 1976 and served as its President from 1996 until April 2005.

Escalade is a quality manufacturer and marketer of sporting goods and
office/graphic arts products sold worldwide. To obtain more information on the
Company and its products, visit our website at: www.EscaladeInc.com or contact
Terry Frandsen Vice President and CFO at 812/467-1334.

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are
forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. These risks and
uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks relating to changes to our
management team, the continuation and development of key customer and supplier
relationships, integration of acquired businesses and other risks identified
under the caption "Risk Factors" in our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K,
and in subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, which are filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these filings are available from
the Company and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov. Actual results, events and
performance may differ materially from our forward-looking statements. We
caution you not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements,
which speak only as of the date hereof. Escalade undertakes no obligation to
update or revise any forward-looking statements after the date hereof.

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