Athletes and their WAGs: '90s Edition

SI Staff | Dec 15, 2011

Athletes and their WAGs: '90s Edition /

Athletes and their WAGs: '90s Edition

Tonya Harding and Jeff Gillooly

SI.com previously celebrated the Wives and Girlfriends (WAGs) of athletes in the 1970s and 1980s .Now we look at memorable couples from the 1990s, including Jeff Gillooly and figure skater Tonya Harding. Gillooly, who is no longer married to Harding, and body guard Shawn Eckhardt hired Shane Stant to break Nancy Kerrigan's right leg in 1994.

Tiger Woods and Joanna Jagoda

Girlfriend Joanna Jagoda consoles Tiger after he missed a putt to lose a four-ball competition match in 1999. Woods met his ex-wife Elin Nordegren in 2001, when he was still dating Jagoda.

Dennis Rodman and Carmen Electra

Rodman and Electra arrive at the opening of the Planet Hollywood restaurant in Montreal in 1998. The famous couple were briefly married in 1998, and divorced shortly after they were arrested for fighting in a South Beach hotel in 1999.

Kevin Garnett and Corlis Strongs

SI photographers were on hand when 17-year-old Kevin attended the prom with girlfriend Corlis Strongs. Garnett married Brandi Padilla in 2004 and the couple is still married.

Shawn Bradley and Annette Evertsen

The 7-foot-6 Shawn Bradley poses with girlfriend Annette Evertsen in 1993. Bradley, a devout Mormon, is now married to Annette and they have six children.

Steve and Heather Avery

Atlanta Braves pitcher Steve Avery goes grocery shopping with his wife, Heather, in 1992. The couple has been married since 1991.

Wayne and Janet Gretzky

Gretzky and actress Janet Jones pose for the 1998 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. Gretzky and Jones have been married since 1988 and have five children.

Scottie and Larsa Pippen

Scottie Pippen poses with his wife, Larsa, who he married in 1997. The couple, who have three sons and a daughter, can occasionally be seen on The Real Housewives of Miami, where Larsa is one of the featured wives.

Bill and Julie Romanowski

The former Broncos linebacker poses with his wife, Julie, during a photo shoot for the 2000 SI swimsuit issue.

Andre Agassi and Wendy Stuart

Agassi celebrates with girlfriend Wendy Stuart after winning Wimbledon in 1992. Agassi is currently married to retired professional tennis player Steffi Graf. They have two children.

Ed and Lisa McCaffrey

McCaffrey's wife, Lisa, threatens to give the former Broncos wide receiver a haircut in this 1998 photo. The couple have four children.

Sergei Fedorov and Anna Kournikova

Federov leaves after a 1998 hockey game at Joe Louis Arena with tennis star Anna Kournikova. Fedorov claims he and Kournikova were married in 2001, but later divorced in 2003. Kournikova denies the marriage ever took place.

Jeff and Cindy Conine

Former first baseman Jeff Conine hits the racquetball court with his wife, Cindy. The world class racquetball players have three children.

Alonzo and Tracy Mourning

The former Heat center sits with his wife, Tracy, and their son, Trey, in 1998. The couple has two other children, Myka Sydney and Alijah.

Brett and Deanna Favre

Favre arrives at the 1996 Pro Bowl with girlfriend Deanna Tynes. The couple started dating when Favre was a quarterback at Southern Mississippi; they've been married since 1996.

Joe and Jennifer Montana

Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana poses with wife Jennifer for the 1999 Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Joe married Jennifer, his third wife, in 1985. They are still married and have four children.

Chuck Knoblauch and Lisa Knoblauch

Knoblauch sits with his wife during spring training in 1998. The couple divorced one year later.

Detlef and Mary Schrempf

The former Sonic gets a hug from wife Mary after a win in 1996. The couple has two sons.

Jason Williams and Denika Kisty

Williams gets a hug from his future wife after being selected by the Sacramento Kings in the first round of the 1998 NBA draft. TThey have three children.

Jeff and Teresa George

Teresa George dresses up like her husband, Oakland Raiders quarterback Jeff George, in a 1997 portrait. The couple has two children.

Jeff and Brooke Gordon

Gordon walks to his car with wife Brooke after winning the pole at the Jiffy Lube 300 in New Hampshire in 1999. Sealey was Gordon's first wife. The couple was married from 1994 to 2003. Gordon is currently married to model Ingrid Vandebosch.

Joe Sakic and Debbie Metivier

NHL center Joe Sakic gets ready for a casual skate with girlfriend Debbie Metivier in 1992. Joe and Debbie, who met during Sakic's brief stint with the WHL's Swift Current Broncos, are currently married and have three children.

John and Kelly Olerud

Olerud and wife Kelly share a laptop in 1993. The couple is currently living in Clyde Hill, Wash., and have four children.

Jose and Jessica Canseco

Canseco and his wife pose with their daughter Josie at their home during Canseco's time with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. The couple is no longer married.

Junior and Gina Seau

Chargers linebacker Junior Seau and his wife walk their dogs on the beach in 1993. Seau married Gina Deboer in 1991; they divorced in 2002.

Keyshawn and Shikri Johnson

Johnson sits with his wife in this 1999 portrait. The couple was married for four years, but divorced in 2004.

Michael and Juanita Jordan

Jordan holds the 1991 NBA MVP award with his wife Juanita. The couple announced their divorce in 2006 after 17 years of marriage.

Pete Sampras and Kimberly Williams

Sampras and his girlfriend arrive at a London hotel after Sampras won Wimbledon in 1998. Williams, who starred in Father of the Bride , is currently married to country music star Brad Paisley. Sampras and actress Bridgette Wilson are married and have two children.

Randy and Lisa Johnson

Johnson and wife Lisa play with their daughter Samantha during a 1995 SI photo shoot. Randy and Lisa have three other children, Tanner, Willow and Alexandria.

Reggie and Marita Miller

Miller attends a Giorgio Armani event with his wife in 1996. The couple is no longer married.

Roger and Debbie Clemens

Yankees pitcher Roger Clemens leaves a press conference with his wife, Debbie, in 1999. The couple has been married since 1984.

Ron Artest and Kimisha Hatfield

Ron Artest poses with girlfriend Kimsha Hatfield in Queens, N.Y., the day he announced his bid for the 1999 NBA draft. Artest and Hatfield were married from 2003 to 2006 and have three children together.

Dominique and Nicole Wilkins

Dominique Wilkins poses with his bride, Nicole, on their wedding day in 1992. The couple were married for 11 years before divorcing in 2003.

David and Lynn Cone

David Cone poses with future wife Lynn during a 1993 SI photo shoot. The two met on a Puerto Rican beach in 1986 and were married in 1994.

Alexi Lalas and Jill McNeal

Former U.S. soccer player Alexi Lalas rides in a gondola with future wife Jill McNeal during an Italian getaway in 1994. Lalas has been married to Anne Rewey since 2002 and the couple have two children.

Published Dec 15, 2011

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