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Tuesday, May 31, 2005

Hollywood Elite in Need of 'Bodyguards' Call on Midwestern Company to Protect Valuable Assets

Hollywood Elite in Need of 'Bodyguards' Call on Midwestern Company to Protect Valuable Assets

LITCHFIELD, Ill., May 31 /PRNewswire/ -- With an estimated $60 million in Memorial Day Weekend receipts, "The Longest Yard" marks the second time in a year that Schutt Sports has outfitted the football stories enjoyed by millions of American moviegoers. The Schutt Air Varsity Commander helmet and Schutt Typhoon shoulder pads protected the stars of the film, including Adam Sandler, Burt Reynolds, Nelly, and Michael Irvin.

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050531/CGTU031 )

Litchfield, Ill.-based Schutt Sports, the largest maker of football helmets and faceguards in the world, is no stranger to the movie making process. Schutt's football gear was also featured in last year's box office hit "Friday Night Lights" featuring Billy Bob Thornton and country music star Tim McGraw.

Schutt Sports furthered its involvement with "The Longest Yard" by contributing to Nelly's charity, 4SHO4KIDS Foundation, at the St. Louis premiere of the film, and outfitting two area schools with top-quality helmets and pads.

About Schutt(R) Sports

The Schutt brand is synonymous with innovation in sports equipment, from the pros to youth leagues. Schutt Sports is the largest provider of football helmets and faceguards in the world, and also markets innovative, quality, protective and field/court equipment for baseball, basketball, and softball. Schutt, the Official Base Supplier of Major League Baseball(R), also markets collectible football helmets and bases to promote fan enjoyment. Schutt Sports has introduced many of sports' most important advances in equipment and continues to do so today. Schutt Sports is The Gear That Makes The Game(TM).

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20050531/CGTU031 AP Archive: http://photoarchive.ap.org/ AP PhotoExpress Network: PRN4 PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com Source: Schutt Sports

CONTACT: Danielle Hugger for Schutt Sports, +1-314-982-7738

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