Back in the day when Mean Joe Green told you to drink Coca-Cola, you drank Coca-Cola. Now, it seems that every athlete has a pocketful of endorsements. Here are a few of our favorites.
Deion Sanders 1996 Sealed Honey Frosted Wheaties $3.99 (starting bid)www.ebay.com
When you make it onto the Wheaties box, you join the ranks of past champions like Michael Jordan and Lou Gehrig.
Ace of Spades Champagne Jay-Z $300.00www.wine.com
Jay-Z may not be starting, but he definitely OWNS the team (New Jersey Nets). One of his latest endorsements is for the high-end Ace of Spades champagne.
HP Pavilion Tablet PC Venus Williams $1,149.99www.bestbuy.com
When the Olympic gold medalist isn’t serving it up at the French Open, she’s creating new designs on her HP for EleVen, her new clothing line.
Nike Tiger Woods Gatsby Cap$24.99www.discountgolfworld.com
According to Forbes.com, the Caublasian golfer brought in $100 million in endorsements in 2007.
Muhammad Ali Las Vegas Trainer Tee$21.00www.shopadidas.com
Nike Air Jordan XX3 Michael Jordan$184.99www.footlocker.com
When it comes to endorsements, Michael Jordan set the gold standard. Rocawear Divided Full-zip Hoodie Larry Johnson $68.00www.macys.com
Not only is Larry Johnson a running back for the Kansas City Chiefs, he’s also a Jay-Z mentee and clothing line model.
Ali Heavyweight Pants$70.00www.shopadidas.com
Even after retiring in 1979, Ali’s line is still adidas Originals’ most popular line.
Shaquille O’Neal All-Star Collectible$21.99www.fansedge.com
Although Shaq wasn’t too happy about his trade to the Phoenix Suns, his bobble head agrees.
