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About This Quiz
Avid sports fans, as well as those of you seeking to gain greater pop culture info, will enjoy this quiz. Have a ball as you identify which sports figures have promoted typical athletic apparel, generic doughnuts and fast food snacks. See if you can spot your favorite stars in modern as well as dated ads.
Practically all sports categories are covered here, and female players are prominent among the choices. Expect to see a lot of Nike ads, especially among the basketball greats. When you think of sports ads, a few names, like Michael Jordan or David Beckham, readily come to mind. But what about some of the more obscure, but no less talented players out there? A few of those names are sprinkled in too.
Basketball greats, boxing legends, tennis pros and some of the most domineering wrestlers occupy these ranks. So look out for your prized players among the choices. They are sure to be there. You'll get to match a name to a face for this quiz, which should help you along. Only a few of the questions are super challenging, so buckle up and let the games begin!
Michael Jordan
Hollywood actor Cuba Gooding Jr. stars opposite Michael Jordan in this chuckle-worthy ad. Gooding pursues Mike to inform him that he is wearing his underwear.
Dwayne Wade
Chris Paul
Jimmy Butler
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Floyd Mayweather
Manny Pacquiao
Manny Pacquiao is a highly skilled boxer originally from the Philippines, where he has served in public office. The title of his Hennessy commercial is "What's Your Rabbit."
Muhammad Ali
Sugar Ray Leonard
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Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson stars in the 2013 Foot Locker ad. The retired boxing great is originally from Brooklyn, New York.
Conor McGregor
Joe Frazier
Evander Holyfield
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Steve Nash
Joseph Forte
Alvin Gentry
Larry Bird
Larry Bird appears in this 1983 Ben Gay ad for pain relief cream. Bird's height is a towering six feet, nine inches. He attended Indiana State in the late 1970s.
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Kobe Bryant
Magic Johnson
Former Los Angeles Laker Magic Johnson appears in this 1980 ad. Quality Dairy must have offered Magic the best doughnuts they make to seal this ad deal.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Wilt Chamberlain
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Mel Branch
Odell Beckham Jr.
Odell Beckham Jr. is the New York Giants wide receiver that appears in the 2017 Head & Shoulders ad. Beckham is one of the most recognizable players in professional American football.
Tom Brady
Odell Barry
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Gareth Bale
David Beckham
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo is a soccer player from Portugal who plays the forward position for Real Madrid. He took on this revealing Armani ad campaign in 2010.
Mohamed Salah
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Mike Tyson
Julius Erving
Michael Jordan
This Ball Park Franks ad with Michael Jordan appeared in 1998. A popular slogan for the brand was, "They plump when you cook 'em."
Allen Iverson
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J. J. Watt
Peyton Manning
Peyton Manning retired from the Denver Broncos in 2015. In this Nationwide ad, he stars opposite country music star Brad Paisley.
Drew Brees
Tom Brady
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John McEnroe
John McEnroe appears in this 2005 ad for Seat. The company is based in Madrid, Spain and manufactures automobiles.
Andre Agassi
Roger Federer
Novak Djokovic
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Adrian Peterson
Russell Wilson
Eli Manning
Tom Brady
Tom Brady, quarterback for the New England Patriots, appears in the Foot Locker ad. In the ad, Brady makes jest of his "deflategate" debacle.
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David Beckham
David Beckham is the soccer player who appears in this 2013 ad for H&M underwear. The dashing Englishman is married to former Spice Girls alum Victoria Beckham.
Dele Alli
David Silva
Pele
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Bill Belichick
Frank Gifford
The now-deceased Frank Gifford appears in this vintage commercial for Westinghouse air conditioners. Gifford played for the New York Giants and retired after his 1964 season.
Tom Landry
Colt McCoy
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Arthur Ashe
Stefan Edberg
Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal stars in this ad for Babolat tennis rackets. This company customizes athletic equipment to suit a specific player's needs.
David Ferrer
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LeBron James
LeBron James lends his voice for this 2016 Nike ad titled "Come Out of Nowhere." James is an Ohio native and currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers.
Scottie Pippen
Patrick Ewing
Russell Westbrook
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Shaquille O'Neal
Shaquille O'Neal is originally from Newark, New Jersey and stands seven feet and one inch tall. He stars in this Pepsi ad, which was released in 1993 when he played for the Orlando Magic.
Jason Kidd
David Robinson
Tim Duncan
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Joel Embiid
Karl Malone
Stephen Curry
Golden State Warriors phenom Stephen Curry appears in this 2018 Brita ad. The company manufactures water filtration products.
Charles Barkley
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Charles Barkley
Charles Barkley played for the Phoenix Suns when this ad was released. The 1993 Nike ad is titled "I am Not a Role Model."
Bill Russell
Kevin Garnett
Isiah Thomas
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DeMarco Murray
Ben Roethlisberger
Tony Romo
Lawrence Taylor
Retired New York Giants player No. 56, Lawrence Taylor, promotes Blitz: The League II video game in this ad. L.T.'s position with the New York Giants was linebacker for his entire career.
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Jim Courier
Andre Agassi
A youthful-looking Andre Agassi appears in this 1991 Canon ad. Agassi retired from playing professional tennis in 2006.
Michael Chang
Ken Rosewall
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Michael Phelps
Ian Thorpe
Matt Biondi
Ryan Lochte
Olympic multi-medalist swimmer Ryan Lochte makes a split-second cameo appearance in this Gatorade ad. He attended the University of Florida, and competed in the 2008, 2012 and 2016 Olympic games.
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Frank Bowden
Sean Kelly
Lance Armstrong
As recently as 2018, former world triathlete Lance Armstrong appears in an ad for supplement company Onnit. Armstrong retired from his racing career at the end of the 2005 Tour de France.
Alberto Contador
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Grant Hill
This 1996 McDonald's Chicken McNuggets ad stars Grant Hill, who played for the Detroit Pistons at the time of the ad's release. After an impressive 19-year career, Hill retired in 2013 while playing for the Los Angeles Clippers.
Kobe Bryant
Dwayne Wade
Isiah Thomas
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Ryan Lochte
Gary Hall Jr.
Ian Thorpe
Michael Phelps
Michael Phelps appears in this ad for Talkspace, promoting mental counseling services. In the ad, Phelps admits to having suffered depression.
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Isaiah Thomas
The 2017 ad features a confident-looking Isaiah Thomas wearing specialized basketball gloves manufactured by Powerhandz. Thomas is a point guard for the Denver Nuggets,
Spud Webb
Muggsy Bogues
Damon Stoudamire
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Ray Allen
Scottie Pippen
Isiah Thomas
The star of this 1991 Toyota ad is Isiah Thomas. After retiring from playing professional basketball, Thomas enjoyed an extensive coaching career.
Michael Jordan
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Greg Louganis
Greg Louganis won numerous gold medals throughout his career. When the 1982 Mercantile Bank ad was released, his winning streak had only begun.
David Boudia
Sam Dorman
Mark Lenzi
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Carly Patterson
Mary Lou Retton
This 1987 American Heart Association anti-smoking ad features Olympic gold medal winner and gymnast Mary Lou Retton. Dubbed "America's Sweetheart," Retton is the first American female to win the all-around gold medal at the Olympics.
Shannon Miller
Gabby Douglas
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Simone Biles
Dominique Dawes
Former gymnast Dominique Dawes appears in this 1996 ad for Kodak. Dawes has promoted physical fitness and good nutrition for many years.
Gabby Douglas
Shannon Miller
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Lisa Leslie
Former Los Angeles Sparks basketball star Lisa Leslie appeared in this 1996 ad for Nike at the height of her career. And speaking of height, Leslie is six feet and five inches tall!
Candace Parker
Sheryl Swoopes
Sue Bird
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Wilt Chamberlain
Scottie Pippen
At the time this 1991 Nike ad was released, Scottie Pippen's career with the Chicago Bulls had taken off. He, along with Michael Jordan, led the team to win a few championships during his tenure.
Michael Jordan
Karl Malone
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Kim Sands
Sloane Stephens
Venus Williams
Serena Williams
Serena Williams stars in this 2018 ad for Chase financial products. Williams has won over 20 Grand Slam titles within the span of her impressive career.
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Venus Williams
In 2017, American Express released this ad staring Venus Williams, sister to Serena Williams and a mega tennis star in her own right. Both Williams sisters began training at an early age for their tennis successes.
Serena Williams
Maria Sharapova
Chris Evert
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Nathan Aber
Cory Tait
Conor McGregor
This 2016 Budweiser ad features boxer and MMA fighter Conor McGregor. The ad reveals the underdog persona that has endeared McGregor to his fans.
Steve Gable
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Oscar De La Hoya
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
He is young and is already perceived as one of the most skilled boxers to ever play the sport. Floyd Mayweather Jr. stars in this ESPN ad.
Manny Pacquiao
Lennox Lewis
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Tiger Woods
Golfer Tiger Woods bares his soul in this Nike ad. His apparent honesty confirms how dedicated he has long been to the sport.
Justin Rose
Jason Day
Bubba Watson
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Bubba Watson
Ernie Els
Jack Nicklaus
Jack Nicklaus is the retired golfer in this Rolex ad. His nickname is "The Golden Bear," so it seems apt that he would promote fine jewelry. Nicklaus's name is synonymous with great American golf.
Tom Watson
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Ronda Rousey
Ronda Rousey is a seriously fierce competitor, but she shows off her playful side in this 2018 Twizzlers ad. Rousey was inducted into the WWE Hall of fame in 2018.
Holly Holm
Cat Zingano
Sarah Kaufman
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Mia Hamm
Julie Johnston
Muscle Milk released this ad in 2017, and it features soccer star Julie Johnston. Johnston married in 2017 and is now Julie Ertz.
Sydney Leroux
Alex Morgan
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