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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)
June 18, 2001
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 June 18, 2001, Play By Play Toys & Novelties, Inc. (the "Company")
received the resignation of Arturo G. Torres for personal reasons from his
position as Chairman of the Board of the Company's Board of Directors. In
addition, on June 19, 2001 the Company received the resignation of James L. Dow
II from his positions as Senior Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary
of the Company.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.5 Press Release dated June 19, 2001 by Play By Play Toys & Novelties,
Inc. regarding Arturo G. Torres' resignation as Chairman of the Board.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
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99.5* Press Release dated June 19, 2001 by Play By Play Toys & Novelties,
Inc. regarding Arturo G. Torres' resignation as Chairman of the Board.
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* Included herewith
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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 22nd day of June 2001.
PLAY BY PLAY TOYS & NOVELTIES, INC.
By: /s/ JOE M. GUERRA
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Joe M. Guerra
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER
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