Best sports TV commercials

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Friday, April 17, 2009

Athletes and selling products go hand-in-hand. Here are eight memorable TV spots. Vote for your favorite.

Nike —Just Do It

Premise: Who could forget Braves Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine trying to the get the attention of Heather Locklear in “Chicks Dig the Longball”?

Gatorade — Jordan vs. Jordan

Premise: A 39-year-old Michael Jordan of old faces off against a young 23-year-old Bull in 2002 spot.

Nike — Tiger Woods juggles golf ball

Premise: In a remarkable show of concentration, the world’s top golfer dribbles a golf ball before launching it in one swift swing.

McDonald’s — Michael Jordan vs. Larry Bird

Premise: In this wild game of horse, Michael Jordan and Larry Bird duel for a Big Mac.

Master Card — Peyton Manning … Priceless

Premise: Colts quarterback Peyton Manning turns tables on fans.

Coke — Mean Joe Greene

Premise: Steelers defensive tackle Joe Greene hobbles down the tunnel and is offered a Coca-Cola to heal.

Reebok — Terry Tate: Office linebacker

Premise: Felcher & Sons brings in Terry Tate (Lester Speight) as office motivator in 2003 Super Bowl spot.

T-Mobile — Charles Barkley-Dwayne Wade

Premise: Who’s in your Fave Five? It’s an endless discussion between Charles Barkley and Dwayne Wade.


YOUR VOTE

Which is your favorite commercial featuring a sports figure?
  Nike -- Chicks Dig the Longball
  Gatorade -- Jordan vs. Jordan
  Nike -- Tiger Woods juggles golf ball
  McDonald's -- Jordan vs. Bird
  Master Card -- Peyton Manning ... Priceless
  Coke -- Mean Joe Greene
  Reebok -- Terry Tate: Office linebacker
  T-Mobile -- Barkley- Wade


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