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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.
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Team: Cincinnati Bengals
Suggestion: Kmart
Neither one can remember its last winning season. |
Team: Raiders/Colts
Suggestion: Mayflower Transit
For teams on the move. |
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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. |