Peyton Manning

ARLINGTON, Texas - Panini America, a subsidiary of The Panini Group, the leading global publisher of sports and entertainment collectables announced today that four-time NFL MVP and Indianapolis Colts Quarterback Peyton Manning will serve as the company's official NFL spokesman and trading card ambassador.

Manning will be featured on Panini's 2010 NFL/NFLPA packaging, advertising and point-of-sale initiatives including the official NFL sticker/sticker album and NFL Adrenalyn, an interactive trading card game set to debut in August. Manning's autograph and game used materials will also appear in Panini Football products. Panini will also work with Manning's charity, The Peyback Foundation.

"I'm excited to be a part of a global brand like Panini and look forward to bringing the excitement of collecting Panini Football cards and stickers to kids with NFL Adrenalyn and the Panini NFL Sticker Album," said Indianapolis Colts Quarterback, Peyton Manning.

Topps is confirming that there are 25 short printed base cards seeded 1 in 6 packs in the recently-released all-painted 2009 Topps Chicle Football. (image attached). The short prints are as follows:

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Johnny Knox

24
James Harrison

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Clay Matthews