10 Best Sports Celebrity Car Salesmen

14 Aug

I’m looking forward to seeing The Goods this weekend because watching Jeremy Piven yell at people is always hilarious. The concept of shifty auto salesmen got me thinking about the commercials for car dealers and the athletes you often see endorsing them. A few searches produced some of the best examples of athletes & coaches putting their high profile on a pillar of community business. Enjoy these goods:

Larry Bird Gets a Great Deal on Escorts
Evidently he got a good price on the car, too.

John Elway Has Cornered the Market
And now you too can experience The Drive

LaVar Arrington Puts Customer Service First
He’s like a slightly more real version of Terry Tate

Tiger Woods Has Closing Speed
Tiger’s ability to tackle is more believable than the idea of him driving a Buick.

Howie Long Argues with Metaphors
At least the voices in Terry Bradshaw’s head are imaginary.

Bob Knight Is a Bit Sensitive
Apparently he’s talking to Herbie the Love Bug’s German uncle.

Dale Earnhardt Sr. (& Taz)
He’s like Dr. Jeckyll to Taz’ Hyde

Michael Jordan’s Favorite Things
You knew MJ had to be on a list of pitchmen. His Airness subtly plugs the Chevy as Chicagoans adores him:

Skip Prosser & Bob Huggins
I always thought Bob Huggins had the look of a used car salesman. Here is the late Prosser with Huggins representing their former bball programs:

Mike Gundy Sets the Record Straight
While he does not actually appear in this ad, his inspiration obviously does the selling:

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