Top 5: Sponsorships In Sports

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Ever wait in line to get your hands on a pair of Jordans? Or splurged for a George Foreman grill? Do you reach for the swoosh when you buy your golf products?

It’s no coincidence that certain products stand out from the crowd, as companies have been using athletes as marketing tools ever since professional sports stepped into the limelight. Nowadays, athletes get astronomical endorsement deals and fans rush to stores so they can be like Mike, LeBron and Tiger.

But there’s a new face atop the list. Rory McIlroy has joined Tiger Woods on Nike with a record-breaking deal. Here’s a look at the new top dog, along with the rest of the biggest athletic endorsement deals ever handed out.

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