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04-03-2008, 09:56 AM
Topps secures autographs from McDonald's game
For the third straight year, Topps co-sponsored the McDonald's High School All-American Games and unveiled the first set of player cards for the 48 (24 men, 24 women) best high school seniors in the country who took part in the event.
While the on-court activities stole the show for the fans (three-point contest, slam dunk event and the game itself), seeing themselves on their first set of trading cards was equally impressive from the players' perspective.
"We photographed the players on Saturday and Sunday, produced the cards Sunday evening and the players were presented with their cards Monday afternoon," Topps spokesman Clay Luraschi said. "You should have seen their faces when they received their cards. There were lots of smiles. They were trading them with other players and signing them and giving them to others. It was definitely a special experience for them."
Fans in attendance and players received the card sets, with the autographed versions placed in future Topps sets after the players' college eligibility has been completed.
"These cards have become some of the most sought-after basketball trading cards in the industry," Topps Basketball brand manager Don Wang said. "Everyone wants them, because they are tomorrow's stars."
For the third straight year, Topps co-sponsored the McDonald's High School All-American Games and unveiled the first set of player cards for the 48 (24 men, 24 women) best high school seniors in the country who took part in the event.
While the on-court activities stole the show for the fans (three-point contest, slam dunk event and the game itself), seeing themselves on their first set of trading cards was equally impressive from the players' perspective.
"We photographed the players on Saturday and Sunday, produced the cards Sunday evening and the players were presented with their cards Monday afternoon," Topps spokesman Clay Luraschi said. "You should have seen their faces when they received their cards. There were lots of smiles. They were trading them with other players and signing them and giving them to others. It was definitely a special experience for them."
Fans in attendance and players received the card sets, with the autographed versions placed in future Topps sets after the players' college eligibility has been completed.
"These cards have become some of the most sought-after basketball trading cards in the industry," Topps Basketball brand manager Don Wang said. "Everyone wants them, because they are tomorrow's stars."