Cardboard Heroes has signed a three-year exclusive autograph deal with linebacker A.J. Hawk. The former Ohio State Buckeyes All-American, who was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the fifth overall pick in the 2006 NFL Draft, will autograph footballs, jerseys, helmets, photographs and other football memorabilia as part of the deal.


“We are thrilled to have been selected by A.J. to be his exclusive outlet for autographed merchandise,” said Johnny Campbell, President of Cardboard Heroes, Inc. “An athlete of A.J.’s talent and character doesn’t come around very often, and we wanted to be associated with him through this marketing arrangement,” said Campbell. Cardboard Heroes has created an A.J. Hawk hologram that will be placed on all of Hawk’s officially autographed items. As part of the agreement, Cardboard Heroes Sports Stuff will also host and manage Hawk’s website, www.ajhawk.com with a planned launch in early October.


“A.J. has gained a tremendously loyal fan base from his football career with the Ohio State Buckeyes, and we look forward to A.J. having a long and successful career in Green Bay,” said Dave Riggs, Hawk’s marketing agent from Priority Sports & Entertainment in Chicago. “Based upon its strong reputation within the industry, we feel that Cardboard Heroes is best-equipped to offer A.J.’s fans the finest memorabilia with his official signature. A.J. is looking to align himself with a few, quality partners, and Cardboard Heroes is an ideal fit.”


Cardboard Heroes, Inc. is headquartered at 2727 Fairfield Commons Drive, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 and operates 17 mall based retail stores throughout central and southern Ohio. In addition, there are stores located in Louisville and Florence, Kentucky. Operating under the names Cardboard Heroes Sports Stuff and The Buckeye Room. Each store has a wide array of sports themed gifts, sports memorabilia and collegiate and professional sports team clothing and hats. Cardboard Heroes has signed exclusive autograph relationships with numerous professional athletes in football and baseball and in many cases also manages their websites. The company also operates its own website under www.cheroes.com outside areas served by their stores.

Source:PRWEB Story edited by The Beavercreek Record