The Big Hurt

Sports and pain. They go together like, well, athletes and drugs. The recent announcement that Jimmy Connors will be the spokesperson for HoMedics TheraP magnetic wrist bands reminded us that there's a long tradition of jocks telling us how we can feel better. If you've got a body part that's a-hurtin', chances are a sports figure is out there pushing the perfect pill, potion, balm, gadget or snake oil. In fact, if you round up some recent health product endorsements, you can put together your own Frankenjock. To wit:

HEADACHES
Richard Petty for Goody's Headache Powder

HAIR LOSS
Karl Malone for Rogaine

BAD EYESIGHT
Tiger Woods for TLC Laser Eye Center

CHAPPED LIPS
Picabo Street for Chapstick

BRONCHIAL CONGESTION
Jackie Joyner-Kersee for Flovent asthma inhalers

UPSET STOMACH
Jim Palmer for Prilosec

PAINFUL WRIST
Jimmy Connors for TheraP magnetic wrist bands

SORE SHOULDER
Nolan Ryan for Advil

HIGH CHOLESTEROL
Dan Reeves for Zocor