December 17, 2009 |
| In the spring of 1998, The Examiner newspaper - covering Independence, Blue Springs and Grain Valley, Missouri - was preparing to select its annual All-Area high school baseball team... [
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December 17, 2009 |
| With one month remaining before the scheduled release of 2009 Donruss Elite Extra Edition, Panini America has released the checklist for the product that integrates draft picks, top... [
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December 01, 2009 |
| Milwaukee's Brandon Jennings and Sacramento's Tyreke Evans Named T-Mobile Rookies of the Month
NEW YORK, December 1, 2009 - The Milwaukee Bucks' Brandon Jennings and the Sacramento... [
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November 25, 2009 |
| While collectors anxiously await more details (and a checklist) on this popular release, Panini officially released the following information on Donruss Elite Extra Edition:
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November 19, 2009 |
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After the successful launch of Panini America's debut NBA product, Panini Prestige, the hobby's buzz is now focusing on Panini's second basketball offering, Rookies & Stars... [
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November 03, 2009 |
| With more than 40 first-round and supplemental first-round picks signed, Panini will release 2009 Donruss Elite Extra Edition loaded with autographs of top draft picks as well as free-agent... [
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October 28, 2009 |
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History has a way of repeating itself, and with the forthcoming release of 2009 Limited Football Panini America Inc. has return a hobby classic to its roots. Boasting an ultra-limited... [
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October 23, 2009 |
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The NFL Player of the Day program is now in its 10th year, and one star player on the Dallas Cowboys recently helped kick off its anniversary.
Cowboys wide receiver Patrick Crayton... [
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October 15, 2009 |
| Officials at Panini America confirmed the following TEN Rookie Cards were short-printed in Prestige:
#160 - Brandon Jennings, Milwaukee Bucks#163 - Tyler Hansbrough, Indiana Pacers#176... [
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October 14, 2009 |
| In 2009, Panini America has taken the extraordinary efforts to deliver more value than ever to the hobbyist. And with its forthcoming release of 2009 Certified football, that commitment... [
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October 07, 2009 |
| In January 2009, the National Basketball Association announced that Italian manufacturer, Panini would become its exclusive trading card partner beginning with the 2009-10 season.... [
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October 06, 2009 |
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Today marks the historic release of Panini Prestige Basketball, the company's first NBA-licensed product launch since acquiring an exclusive trading card license earlier this year.... [
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October 06, 2009 |
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Officials at Panini America announced today that the company will be including the FIRST certified autograph trading card of Minnesota Viking's quarterback, Brett Favre, in its... [
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October 02, 2009 |
| NFL PLAYERS SIGN AUTOGRAPHS AT HOBBY SHOPS TO CELEBRATE 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF NFL PLAYER OF THE DAY TRADING CARD PROGRAM
Promotion has Awarded More than 10,000 Free Autographs for... [
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September 29, 2009 |
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The Panini Group, the NBA's exclusive trading card partner, has signed four-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant... [
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September 23, 2009 |
| The highly anticipated release of 2009 Absolute Memorabilia football, now available in hobby stores nationwide, will include four guaranteed hits, with the majority of boxes containing... [
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September 17, 2009 |
| LANGHORNE, PA (September 17, 2009) - Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc., the world's largest and oldest youth football, cheer and dance organization, and the only youth sports organization... [
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September 15, 2009 |
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ARLINGTON, Texas - Panini America, Inc. is thrilled to announce an exclusive, multi-year marketing and licensing agreement with the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Panini... [
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August 26, 2009 |
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Panini America, Inc. is excited to announce that the first Brett Favre trading card, depicting the future Hall of Famer as a Minnesota Viking, will also be inserted into 2009 Donruss... [
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August 26, 2009 |
| Every hobby box in the highly anticipated release of 2009 Donruss Threads football, available nationwide today, will now include four hits. The majority of Thread boxes will contain... [
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August 25, 2009 |
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Panini America announced today that the company stopped the presses this weekend in order to include the FIRST trading card of Minnesota Viking’s quarterback, Brett Favre, in its... [
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August 12, 2009 |
| Panini America was on hand this past weekend participating in the 2009 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot, taking pictures and securing autographs for its first NBA trading card products set to... [
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July 30, 2009 |
| Officials at Panini America announced that both Blake Griffin (LA Clippers) and Tyler Hansbrough (Indian Pacers) will be signing free autographs at their corporate booth this week... [
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July 30, 2009 |
| Grayson Boucher is simply one of the most popular basketball players on the planet. He joined the AND 1 Mixtape Tour in 2003 and was quickly given the moniker "The Professor" by MC... [
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July 17, 2009 |
| PRIZE WHEEL
Panini America will be bringing the Prize Wheel made popular by Donruss. The Wheel stands approximately 10' tall and awards collectors free trading cards with a spin.... [
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July 10, 2009 |
| With the National celebrating its 30th Anniversary at the end of the month, officials at Panini America are excited to announce their plans for the show. While some of the faces may... [
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July 06, 2009 |
| Click to see "First Look: Prestige BK" video
In January 2009, it was announced that Panini would become the exclusive trading card partner of the NBA beginning with the 2009-10 season... [
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June 26, 2009 |
| The wait is over for those collectors holding redemption cards for Wilmer Flores autographs.
The New York Mets' 17-year-old shortstop prospect has, finally, returned his signatures... [
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June 24, 2009 |
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Blake Griffin, Tyler Hansbrough, Jordan Hill, Brandon Jennings and Hasheem Thabeet Become First Players to Sign with NBA's New Exclusive Trading Card Partner
Arlington, Texas... [
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June 15, 2009 |
| Panini America announced the details of the exclusive card set being provided to all VIPs at the 30th National in Cleveland this summer. This year marks the 20th Anniversary of 1989... [
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May 27, 2009 |
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The fifth release in the Americana line, Donruss Americana '09 is set to hit streets next Wednesday. The latest release boasts 100 new celebrity cards in the base set, complete... [
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May 26, 2009 |
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NCAA President Myles Brand To Receive Warner Award
Earnest Graham, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Running Back To Receive Inspiration to Youth Award
Bob Sanders, Indianapolis Colts Safety... [
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May 21, 2009 |
| Draft Day Photographs:
101Aaron CurrySeattle Seahawks
114Brian CushingHouston Texans
115Brian OrakpoWashington Redskins
158Josh FreemanTampa Bay Buccaneers
172Matthew... [
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May 20, 2009 |
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As many of you know, Beckett Media recently gave away 15 copies of the first certified autographed card of "The Nature Boy" Ric Flair, a Donruss Americana promo card from Panini.... [
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May 18, 2009 |
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Americana 2009 will feature some of the biggest film stars and celebrities to date. The fifth release in the Americana line, the 2009 set boasts 100 new celebrity cards in the base... [
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May 18, 2009 |
| Officials at Panini America confirmed the following TEN Rookie Cards were short-printed in Prestige:
#110 B.J. Raji
#114 Brain Cushing
#120 Chase Daniels
#140 Graham Harrell
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May 14, 2009 |
| The 13th annual NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere will kick-off tonight with two hobby shop appearances. Players will be signing free autographs to those in attendance.
Hakeem Nicks (WR,... [
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May 13, 2009 |
| The 13th annual NFL PLAYERS Rookie Premiere will be held this weekend in Los Angeles. A select group of NFL rookies will be in attendance, pulling on their official NFL uniforms for... [
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May 06, 2009 |
| As a surprise to those in attendance, Panini officials confirmed that FIVE lucky collectors walked away with a signed (on-card) patch card of first-round draft pick, Michael Crabtree.... [
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May 01, 2009 |
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Non-Sport Update magazine, in association with Frank and Phyllis Reighter, will host the 50th Non-Sports Card Show in Allentown, PA this weekend. To highlight the latest release... [
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April 09, 2009 |
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The 24th Annual Hawaii Trade Conference - Florida Edition, is being held stateside for the third year in a row April 20th through the 22nd. Officials from Panini America... [
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April 03, 2009 |
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Arlington, TX - Officials at Panini America have reached an agreement with the NFL to become the "Official Trading Card of the 2009 NFL Draft." This year's event will be held at... [
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March 24, 2009 |
| 2008 Beckett Baseball Awards Playoff Prime Cuts was named Product of the Year for 2008 by the staff of Beckett Baseball. The last time the company held the prestigious award was in... [
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March 13, 2009 |
| One of the reasons I love the trading card business as much as I do - is because of all the great companies and people I've had the privilege of working with through Donruss over the... [
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March 13, 2009 |
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NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2009 - The National Basketball Association (NBA) today announced a new exclusive, multiyear licensing agreement with The Panini Group - the leading global publisher... [
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March 13, 2009 |
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Panini's Business in the United States just Doubled
Even Before Getting Started!
Following a number of positive announcements this year, the Panini Group (the world's largest... [
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February 25, 2009 |
| Officials at Donruss recently released images for its first NFL set of 2009, Playoff Prestige. Set to hit streets May 13th (just two weeks after the NFL Draft), the rookie cards from... [
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February 20, 2009 |
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Last week Donruss/Playoff released the short-print list for 2008 Contenders Baseball Rookie Ticket autographs and this week the company confirms there are short prints among the... [
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February 18, 2009 |
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If there's anything certain in the new Information Age era, it's change, and Krause Publications, which has produced Sports Collectors Digest for nearly three decades, finds itself... [
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February 16, 2009 |
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The third Monday in February has been reserved for honoring the great leaders of our country. First established as a holiday to celebrate the birthday of our founding father, George... [
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February 13, 2009 |
| Representatives at Donruss-Playoff confirm the following autographed Rookie Tickets from 2008 Playoff Contenders Baseball are short prints:
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February 12, 2009 |
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Dayan Viciedo hasn't even taken his first professional cut at the plate, and already his first autographed rookie card has reached $200-plus in online auction.
Viciedo, a 19-year-old... [
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February 05, 2009 |
| Donruss has created a limited edition card set that will be distributed to VIPs and fans in attendance at the events surrounding this weekend's Pro Bowl. Donruss is one of the official... [
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February 04, 2009 |
| Officials from Donruss were on-hand this past weekend for the Donruss Pop Warner Classic. Heisman Trophy winner and ex-NFL superstar, Vinny Testeverde was on hand with former Bucs... [
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January 29, 2009 |
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Former Heisman Trophy Winner and NFL Veteran Vinny Testaverde Joins Tampa Bay Buccaneers Alumni In Coaching Pop Warner Players In The Second Annual Donruss Pop Warner Classic at... [
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January 21, 2009 |
| Donruss officials have announced plans for this year's Donruss NFL Experience, which includes sponsorship of the official autograph pavilion.
As the title sponsor of the seven-day... [
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January 20, 2009 |
| Officials at Donruss announced today the list of College Rookie Ticket Autographs from 2008 Playoff Contenders football.
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Brian Brohm
Louisville
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January 19, 2009 |
| Officials at Donruss today announced the second list of short-prints for 2008 Playoff Contenders football.
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Jed Collins
Philadelphia... [
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January 12, 2009 |
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Arlington, TX - Officials at Donruss announced today they have reached an agreement with the NFL to become the "Official Trading Card Sponsor of the NFL Experience" for Super Bowl... [
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January 12, 2009 |
| Officials at Donruss today announced the first list of short-prints for 2008 Playoff Contenders football.
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Ryan Torain
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January 07, 2009 |
| In 1998, Donruss revolutionized the trading card industry by introducing autographed rookie cards in the Playoff Contenders brand. Fast-forward 10 years and Donruss is at it again,... [
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January 06, 2009 |
| Due to a production error at the time of pack-out, some 31 copies of a Wade Miley card mistakenly were inserted into packs of 2008 Playoff Prime Cuts Baseball.
Donruss officials... [
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