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Topps Names Posey Brand Ambassador Ahead Of Card Release

Topps today named MLB Giants C Buster Posey its brand ambassador for '15. Posey, who is repped by CAA, will make promotional appearances for Topps and assist in social media campaigns. The announcement comes ahead of the June 17 launch of the Topps Series Two Baseball cards. Highlights of the set include the rookie card of Cubs 3B Kris Bryant and the latest iteration of the First Pitch series, featuring celebrities such as Jon Hamm, Stan Lee, Chris Pratt and the Grateful Dead's Bill Kreutzman and Mickey Hart (Topps).

Speaking of the Grateful Dead, THE DAILY wants to hear from our readers who plan on attending the upcoming concerts at either Levi’s Stadium (June 27-28) or Soldier Field (July 3-5). Let us know if you plan on attending, and we’ll follow up with you directly on what we’ll need from your "long strange trips." If interested, shoot an e-mail to adamharris@sportsbusinessdaily.com.

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SBJ I Factor: Molly Mazzolini

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