Legendary Dr. J, Kyrie Irving Announced as Next Special Guests for Panini VIP Party
Panini America's star-studded 2014 Panini VIP Party on Saturday night is turning out to be just what the doctor ordered for the company's biggest customers. And when that doctor is Dr. J, well, you know it's going to be a truly epic event. On Thursday afternoon, Panini America officials confirmed that legendary Basketball Hall of Famer Julius Erving will be…
Legendary New York Jets QB Joe Namath to Appear at 2014 Panini VIP Party
The mega hits from Panini America keep coming. Monday, the company announced that NBA legend Dominique Wilkins and hip-hip icon DJ Kool would appear at Saturday's 2014 Panini VIP Party. Yesterday, the company confirmed baseball superstars Tom Glavine and Jose Canseco. On Wednesday evening, live from the show floor at the 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention, Panini America officials announced…
Baseball Greats Tom Glavine, Jose Canseco Confirmed for 2014 Panini VIP Party
The 2014 Panini VIP Party slated for Saturday night in Cleveland just keeps getting better and better. On Tuesday afternoon, Panini America officials confirmed that Tom Glavine, one of baseball's newest Hall of Famers, and Jose Canseco, one of the games most endearing power hitters, have been added to the guest list for Saturday's third annual extravaganza. Glavine, inducted into…
Dominique Wilkins Confirmed to Attend the 2014 Panini VIP Party (DJ Kool Back, Too)
Now that 2014 National Sports Collectors Convention week is officially underway, Panini America officials can begin pulling the curtain back on many of the surprises they have in store for one of the biggest events of the collecting year. When the doors open on Cleveland's Ferris-wheel-enhanced I-X Center for Wednesday evening's Sneak Peek night, the real thrill ride will begin…
Panini America Prepared to Rock Cleveland with Third Annual National VIP Party
It's no secret that Panini America has made a habit over the years of annually stealing the show at the National Sports Collectors Convention every summer. From its fan-packed booths to its wrapper-redemption programs to its unrivaled interaction with -- and embracing of -- collectors, Panini America pulls out all of the stops for the industry's marquee show. But two years ago in Baltimore, Panini…
Panini America Teams Up with Dallas Stars to Honor Franchise Icon Mike Modano
Next Saturday during the Dallas Stars home game against the Minnesota Wild, Panini America will honor franchise icon Mike Modano, arguably the greatest American-born player in NHL history, with a special nine-card set honoring the legend's greatest career moments. But this is no ordinary promotional set. For this special tribute, Modano himself selected the nine moments to feature while meeting…
Panini America Provides Behind-the-Scenes Look at Toronto VIP Party (Must-See Video)
Two weeks ago today, Panini America officials provided some much-needed heat to a cold Canadian night by taking over Toronto's Woodbine Racetrack for its third Panini VIP Party. With DJ Kool providing the party's live soundtrack, international superstars such as Eric Lindros, Mike Modano, Tracy McGrady and Chantal Sutherland rubbed elbows, conversed and spent quality time with more than 50…
Panini America Special Guests Live It Up at Third Panini VIP Party (Must-See Gallery)
TORONTO, Ontario -- If it really is true that one picture equals one thousand words, then the following must-see gallery provides roughly 75,000 words worth of explanation as to why, exactly, last night's Panini VIP Party at Woodbine Racetrack was the hands-down highlight of the 2013 Toronto Fall Expo. As the legendary DJ Kool laid down the soundtrack, luminaries from the…
NHL Legend Mike Modano Added to Guest List for Panini VIP Party in Toronto
It's official: Mike Modano, arguably the greatest American-born player in NHL history, will attend the Panini America VIP Party on Saturday in Toronto, joining a star-studded galaxy of special guests that also includes Eric Lindros, Tracy McGrady, Chantal Sutherland, Chad Owens and DJ Kool. Modano, the former Dallas Stars great who spent 21 seasons in the NHL, retired following the…
Retired NBA Great Tracy McGrady to Attend Panini VIP Party Saturday in Toronto
Over the course of a highlight-heavy NBA journey that spanned 15 seasons and six different teams, the dynamic Tracy McGrady did it all. A profusely talented forward who could score, rebound, pass and often bewilder opponents at the same time, McGrady averaged 19.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.4 assists per game throughout a career that began when the Toronto Raptors selected…