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Last Known Albert Pujols High School Photo Found in 2009 Elite Extra Edition
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... [ continued ]
 
Coming Soon: 2009 Elite Extra Edition
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini Exclusives Named Rookies of the Month
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... [ continued ]
 
2009 Donruss Elite Extra Edition Update
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: 18... [ continued ]
 
Panini debuts Rookies and Stars Basketball
November 19, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini Announces 2009 Elite Extra Edition
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... [ continued ]
 
Limited Returns to its Roots
October 28, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Crayton Helps Kick Off 10th Annual Player of the Day Program
October 23, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Prestige Basketball Short-Printed Rookie Card List
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... [ continued ]
 
2009 Certified Football Delivers Brett Favre’s First Vikings Autograph
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini's FIRST NBA Product NOW Live
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.... [ continued ]
 
On This Historic Day: Panini Interviews Spokesman Blake Griffin
October 06, 2009
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.... [ continued ]
 
Panini Releases FIRST Brett Favre Vikings Certified Autograph Football Card
October 06, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Dallas Cowboys Patrick Crayton Signs Free Autographs to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of NFL Player of the Day
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... [ continued ]
 
NBA Superstar Kobe Bryant and Panini Announce Exclusive Trading Card Agreement
September 29, 2009
The Panini Group, the NBA's exclusive trading card partner, has signed four-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant... [ continued ]
 
Absolute Memorabilia Football Raises the Bar with Additional Hobby Hits
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... [ continued ]
 
Statement From Pop Warner Little Scholars, Inc. Executive Director Jon Butler On The Passing Of NCAA President Myles Brand
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini Announces Exclusive Agreement With Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
September 15, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Farve's First Donruss Threads Card Will Now Be Available at Target too
August 26, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
2009 Donruss Threads Football Offers Collectors More Content Than Ever
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini Releases FIRST Brett Favre Vikings Football Card
August 25, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini Attends First NBA Rookie Photo Shoot
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... [ continued ]
 
Griffin and Hansbrough to Sign for Panini at the National
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... [ continued ]
 
AND1 sensation "The Professor" to Sign for Panini at National
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini America Update: More National News
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.... [ continued ]
 
Panini America Announces Plans for the National Wrapper Redemption
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... [ continued ]
 
First Look: Prestige BK
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... [ continued ]
 
Wilmer Flores Redemptions to Be Filled Soon
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini America, Inc. Signs Five NBA Draft Prospects to Exclusive Trading Card Agreements
June 24, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini America Brings Back 1989 Score Football
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... [ continued ]
 
Live Next Week - Donruss Americana 2009
May 27, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Pop Warner To Recognize The Tampa Bay Buccaneers As 2009 NFL Team Of The Year
May 26, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini Confirms Prestige Variations
May 21, 2009
Draft Day Photographs: 101Aaron CurrySeattle Seahawks 114Brian CushingHouston Texans 115Brian OrakpoWashington Redskins 158Josh FreemanTampa Bay Buccaneers 172Matthew... [ continued ]
 
Sometimes what we do REALLY does touch our customers...
May 20, 2009
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.... [ continued ]
 
Coming Soon - Donruss Americana 2009
May 18, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
2009 Prestige Short-Prints
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 #142... [ continued ]
 
Rookie Photo Shoot Hobby Shop Appearances
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,... [ continued ]
 
Follow Panini at the Rookie Photo Shoot on Facebook!
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... [ continued ]
 
UPDATE - Panini America Plans for the Hawaii Trade Conference: Florida Edition
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.... [ continued ]
 
Panini Produces Promo Card for 50th NSU Show
May 01, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini America Plans for the Hawaii Trade Conference: Florida Edition
April 09, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini America Becomes the "Official Trading Card of the 2009 NFL Draft"
April 03, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Product of the Year: Playoff Prime Cuts Baseball
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... [ continued ]
 
Ann Powell Issues Statement
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... [ continued ]
 
NBA Names Panini Exclusive Trading Card Partner
March 13, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Panini Group (the world's largest publisher of collectibles) Purchases Donruss Playoff LP
March 13, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
First Look: 2009 Playoff Prestige Football
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... [ continued ]
 
Contenders Baseball Season Ticket SP List Released
February 20, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Krause Publications Launches Collect.com Auctions
February 18, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Happy President's Day
February 16, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Contenders Baseball Short Prints Revealed
February 13, 2009
Representatives at Donruss-Playoff confirm the following autographed Rookie Tickets from 2008 Playoff Contenders Baseball are short prints: Card # PLAYER TEAM POS QTY 122 Shooter... [ continued ]
 
Strong Sales for Dayan Viciedo's Contenders Cards
February 12, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Donruss Produces Pro Bowl Set
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... [ continued ]
 
Postcards From the Donruss Pop Warner Classic
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... [ continued ]
 
Donruss and Pop Warner to Hold Second Annual Donruss Pop Warner Classic
January 29, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
Donruss Announces Super Bowl Plans
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... [ continued ]
 
2008 Playoff Contenders - College Rookie Tickets
January 20, 2009
Officials at Donruss announced today the list of College Rookie Ticket Autographs from 2008 Playoff Contenders football. # Player Team Qty 1 Brian Brohm Louisville 25 2 Brandon... [ continued ]
 
2008 Playoff Contenders Part 2 of 2
January 19, 2009
Officials at Donruss today announced the second list of short-prints for 2008 Playoff Contenders football. Card # Player Team Pos. Qty 147 Jed Collins Philadelphia... [ continued ]
 
Donruss Becomes the "Official Trading Card Sponsor of the NFL Experience"
January 12, 2009
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... [ continued ]
 
2008 Playoff Contenders Part 1 of 2
January 12, 2009
Officials at Donruss today announced the first list of short-prints for 2008 Playoff Contenders football. Card # Player Team Pos. Qty 190 Ryan Torain Denver... [ continued ]
 
Donruss Announces Playoff Contenders Baseball
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,... [ continued ]
 
Donruss Statement on Wade Miley Card
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... [ continued ]
 
 
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