Toledo, Ohio – The University of Toledo and Tony Packo's announced a partnership today that will make Tony Packo's the official hot dog at all Rocket home athletic events at the Glass Bowl and Savage Arena, beginning with the 2019 football season.
 
"We are extremely excited that Packo's is now the official Hot Dog of the University of Toledo," said Jimmy Harmon, CEO of Tony Packo's Toledo, llc. "Our brands just fit so well together, and we are so ecstatic about our partnership with the Rockets."
 
"As fans' expectations and tastes evolve, we are dedicated to bringing them the best that Toledo has to offer," said Cameron McAdams, Aramark Resident District Manager for Dining and Hospitality Services. Aramark is UToledo's dining and catering vendor, and serves Rocket fans at all home sports events. "We are proud to partner with Packo's, a hometown tradition since 1932. Rocket fans can now enjoy an Original Packo's Hot Dog or Front St. Frank at all home football and basketball games."
 
Tony Packo's has been a Toledo tradition since Tony Packo and his wife Rose opened up a small restaurant on the East Side in 1932. The tradition of having celebrities sign Packo's hot dog buns began in 1972 when movie star Burt Reynolds responded to a request for an autograph by signing a bun. Buns signed by presidents, actors, musicians, astronauts and more can be seen in all Packo's restaurant location. Tony Packo's has five restaurants in the Toledo area, including one on Secor Road, less than a mile from the UToledo campus.
 
The Rockets open the 2019 home football season on Saturday, Sept. 14 in a 7:00 p.m. game vs. Murray State.