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To: flyintigress who wrote (2319)	2/19/1999 12:57:00 PM
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Friday Feb. 19, 11:10 am Eastern Time Sport Supply Group Announces the Promotion of Pryor and Grant Builds Management in Support of Growth Outlook DALLAS, Feb. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Sport Supply Group, Inc. (NYSE: GYM - news), the leading direct marketer of sporting goods to the institutional team and youth sports market place, announced the promotion of Doug Pryor to Vice President of Purchasing and Manufacturing, and Gene Grant to Vice President of Strategic Planning. ''Doug Pryor has been with Sport Supply for 18 years in a variety of management roles in purchasing, manufacturing and sales,'' commented John Walker, president and chief operating officer of Sport Supply Group. ''His contribution toward our cost control efforts and efficiencies gained in manufacturing have been key to this company's turnaround. In his new capacity, Pryor will be responsible for the overall coordination of our manufacturing operations. ''Gene Grant has been a strong asset for Sport Supply Group as president and chief operating officer of ATEC. His 23 years of experience in the sporting equipment industry has proven to be extremely helpful in both the restructuring of ATEC and formulation of Sport Supply's current growth strategy. Grant will remain as president of ATEC, but will play a bigger role in our acquisition program and product development efforts. ''These promotions recognize the responsibilities and growing complexity associated with the management of a company that is entering a mode of rapid expansion. Doug and Gene have proven their value to Sport Supply, and represent a part of the team that will help us manage the growth that we anticipate in 1999 and beyond.'' Sport Supply Group is the leading direct marketer of sporting goods equipment to the institutional and youth sports market place. The Company's products and proprietary brands are used by athletes in schools, colleges, universities, governmental agencies, camps and youth organizations across the county. SOURCE: Sport Supply Group, Inc.