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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)
July 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 July 23, 2001, Play By Play Toys & Novelties, Inc. (the "Company")
announced that Tomas Duran, in addition to his current position of Chief
Executive Officer, is joining the Board of Directors as Chairman of the Board.
Mr. Duran previously had been a director of the Company and a member of its
Audit Committee.
The Company's Board of Directors also appointed Ottis W. Byers to the positions
of President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Byers had most recently been
employed by the Company as its National Sales Director.
ITEM 7. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
99.7 Press Release dated July 23, 2001 by Play By Play Toys & Novelties,
Inc. regarding the appointment of Tomas Duran as Chief Executive
Officer, and Ottis W. Byers as President and Chief Operating Officer.
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INDEX TO EXHIBITS
NUMBER DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBITS
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99.7* Press Release dated July 23, 2001 by Play By Play Toys & Novelties,
Inc. regarding the appointment of Tomas Duran as Chief Executive
Officer, and Ottis W. Byers as President and Chief Operating Officer.
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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 24th day of July 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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