Seahawks Star K.J. Wright Makes an Impact During NFL POD Grand Prize Event (Video)
Ever since he was selected as the 2016 Panini NFL Player of the Day Grand Prize winner in April, 11-year-old collector Tommy Dickerson and his parents -- Darren and Janelle -- started planning the special day with Seattle Seahawks linebacker K.J. Wright. The Tacoma, Wash., native made his guest list, figured out what items he wanted to have Wright sign and…
Panini NFL POD Winner Preparing to Spend the Day with Seahawks LB K.J. Wright
When 11-year-old trading card collector Tommy Dickerson bought a pack of officially licensed Panini America NFL trading cards at Northwest Sports Cards in University Place, Wash., the Tacoma native was hoping to get a card of one of his favorite players, perhaps a memorabilia card or, possibly, even an autographed card. Little did he know that one pack would lead to…
Panini Instant Honors NFC West-Champion Seattle Seahawks with 25-Card Team Set
The Seattle Seahawks last Thursday clinched their third NFC West title in the last four years with a resounding 24-3 victory over the Los Angeles Rams. Just days later, Panini Instant honored the accomplishment by offering a special 25-card team set that will be available to order until Thursday afternoon. In addition to cards honoring superstars such as Russell Wilson,…
Where It All Started: #PaniniWildCard Back to Kick Off 2015 NFL Wild Card Weekend
Three years ago, Panini America officials launched the #PaniniWildCard Twitter promotion as a way to celebrate the excitement of the NFL playoffs while rewarding loyal fans with free boxes of trading cards. In the 36 months since, #PaniniWildCard has become an undeniable Twitter sensation, enriching the real-time playoff experiences for fans and collectors of the NFL, NBA and more. #PaniniWildCard has generated, among other…
Teaser Gallery: Panini America Explores the New England Patriots Championship Set
Yesterday morning, just 10 days after one of the most dramatic, scintillating and epic games in the 49-year history of the Super Bowl, Panini America completed a feat that was every bit as impressive as the New England Patriots' 28-24 Super Bowl XLIX victory over the Seattle Seahawks: It finished printing the commemorative New England Patriots Super Bowl XLIX Champions tribute…
Chris Matthews Rookie Card Jumps 3,500% in Value During Super Bowl XLIX
If not for one of the most criticized play calls in Super Bowl history, Chris Matthews' out-of-nowhere showcase during Super Bowl XLIX had the makings of an MVP performance -- and a bona fide fairy-tale ending. The Seattle Seahawks' massive pass-catcher recorded the first four receptions of his NFL career Sunday night for a team-high 109 yards and one touchdown. Ultimately, Matthews'…
Panini America Offers Super Sunday Peek at 2014 National Treasures Football (Gallery)
While hundreds of millions of people around the world are preparing to watch must-see TV of the highest order later today when the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks battle it out in Super Bowl XLIX, the waiting until kickoff can often prove to be the hardest part. With overcoming the next four hours until game time our main priority…
Panini Kid Reporter Dylan Cooperider Grills the Seahawks at Super Bowl Media Day
PHOENIX -- Nine-year-old Ohioan Dylan Cooperider, with a huge assist from Super Bowl-winning quarterback Trent Dilfer, turned in a day for the history books during yesterday's Super Bowl XLIX Media Day festivities. The grand prize winner in Panini America's season-long Panini Super Bowl Kid Reporter contest, Cooperider made the Media Day rounds like a veteran newsman, asking the tough questions…
Ohio Youth Wins Dream Trip to Super Bowl XLIX as Panini Super Bowl Kid Reporter
The only thing 9-year-old third-grader Dylan Cooperider really expected from opening packs of Panini America NFL trading cards throughout the 2014 season was the fun of chasing his favorite Cleveland Browns players. A dream trip to Super Bowl XLIX as the grand prize winner in Panini America’s Super Bowl Kid Reporter contest remained a distant fantasy – no matter how…
Panini America Ready to Celebrate Patriots, Seahawks with Super Bowl XLIX Card Set
Long before anyone even knew who would be playing in yesterday's NFC and AFC Conference Championship Games, Panini America was ready to pay trading card tribute to the eventual Super Bowl XLIX participants. In fact, the road to creating commemorative 10-card sets honoring the AFC Champion New England Patriots and the NFC Champion Seattle Seahawks, like the road to the…