Perry Ellis for Perry Ellis and 9 other perfect athlete-sponsor matches

Now that Perry Ellis is a spokesman for Perry Ellis, let’s take a look at nine other athlete-sponsor matches made in heaven.
Perry Ellis for Perry Ellis and 9 other perfect athlete-sponsor matches
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Now that he has exhausted his college eligibility and is free to profit off of his likeness, Perry Ellis has signed the most logical endorsement deal of all time. 

Naturally, the undrafted Mavericks rookie is the newest pitchman for Perry Ellis menswear. 

This got us thinking about other perfect pairings between athletes and brands. 

  • Marcedes Lewis – Mercedes-Benz
  • Dragan Bender – Game of Thrones
  • Eli Apple – Apple
  • Dewayne Wise – Wise chips
  • Albert Haynesworth – Hanes underwear
  • Draymond Green – Green Giant
  • Phil Coke – Coca Cola
  • Michael Redd – Redd’s Apple Ale
  • Bryce Harper – Washington Area Folk Harp Society

Let’s give it up for the brands.

- Dan Gartland


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DAN GARTLAND

Dan Gartland is the writer and editor of Sports Illustrated’s flagship daily newsletter, SI:AM, covering everything an educated sports fan needs to know. He joined the SI staff in 2014, having previously been published on Deadspin and Slate. Gartland, a graduate of Fordham University, is a former Sports Jeopardy! champion (Season 1, Episode 5).