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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15 (d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of the earliest event reported) February 17, 1999
PLAY BY PLAY TOYS & NOVELTIES, INC.
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Texas 0-26374 74-2623760
(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation or organization) File Number) Identification No.)
4400 Tejasco
San Antonio, Texas 78218
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(210) 829-4666
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
On February 17, 1999, Play by Play Toys & Novelties, Inc.'s (the
"Company") announced that Raymond Braun, who joined the Company in 1997 as
Chief Financial Officer, was promoted to President and Chief Operating Officer.
Mr. Braun fills a position previously held by Mark Gawlik, who has left the
Company to pursue other interests. Mr. Gawlik is expected to resign as a member
of the Company's Board of Directors.
ITEM 7. EXHIBITS
99 Press Release
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, this 23rd day of February 1999.
PLAY BY PLAY TOYS & NOVELTIES, INC.
By: /s/ JOE M. GUERRA
Joe M. Guerra
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
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