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Posted: Wednesday June 25, 2003 1:31 AM

Made in Madison Avenue
The Bears may have opened a new era in corporate sponsorship with their Bank One deal. Here are some suggestions for what companies other pro teams might want to hook up with. Here is what our readers had to say.
  • Team: Chicago White Sox
  • Suggestion: Brink's Home Security

    Protect yourself from U.S. Cellular Field drunkards.
  • Team: Boston Red Sox
  • Suggestion: Maalox

    That bullpen will give you a tummy ache.
  • Team: Florida Marlins
  • Suggestion: eBay

    The (fire)sale that keeps on giving.
  • Team: Tampa Bay Devil Rays
  • Suggestion: Goodwill

    Where the major leagues discard their unwanted trash.
  • Team: Atlanta Braves
  • Suggestion: Energizer

    Eleven consecutive division titles and still going.
  • Team: Golden State Warriors
  • Suggestion: Home Depot

    The team that's always rebuilding.
  • Team: L.A. Clippers
  • Suggestion: Pork

    The other white meat ... the other L.A. team.
  • Team: Portland Trail Blazers
  • Suggestion: U.S. Air Force

    They don't just aim high, they get high.
  • Team: Dallas Mavericks
  • Suggestion: IHOP

    Featuring Canadian bacon (Steve Nash), German pancakes (Dirk Nowitzki) and their Rooty Tooty Fresh 'N' Fruity coach, Don Nelson.
  • Team: San Antonio Spurs
  • Suggestion: Quaker Oats

    Rice cakes aren't as bland as these guys.
  • Team: New York Rangers
  • Suggestion: FAO Schwarz

    Just a collection of expensive toys.
  • Team: Penguins/Senators
  • Suggestion: Arthur Andersen

    The morally bankrupt meets the financially destitute.
  • Team: Cincinnati Bengals
  • Suggestion: Kmart

    Neither one can remember its last winning season.
  • Team: Raiders/Colts
  • Suggestion: Mayflower Transit

    For teams on the move.
  • Team: Washington Redskins
  • Suggestion: Etch A Sketch

    Nothing makes Daniel Snyder happier than going back to the drawing board.
  • Team: San Francisco 49ers
  • Suggestion: Sharpie

    Don't celebrate in the end zone without it.
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