Other people who share the famous name.
Michael Jordan
Age: 40
Residence: Waianae, Hawaii
Occupation: Naval commander, explosive ordnance disposal technician.
On being Michael: “Every time I show up for a rental car, I get disappointed looks on their faces. Stewardesses too. I don’t know why they think the real Michael Jordan would travel coach and rent small cars. People try to make jokes about me being short (5-10) or being white. I just tell them I always look like this in the off-season.”
BE LIKE MIKE INC.
Michael Jordan endorsements were worth an estimated $47 million in 1997, according to Forbes magazine.
Jordan’s endorsements:
AMF Bowling
Ballpark Franks (Sara Lee)
Bijan (Michael Jordan Cologne)
CBS Home Video
CBS Sports Line (Internet service)
Chicagoland Chevy Dealers
Gatorade (Quaker Oats Co.)
Hanes Underwear (Sara Lee)
LLDS WorldCom (long-distance service)
Michael Jordan’s Restaurant
Nike
Oakley Sunglasses
Ray-O-Vac (batteries)
Wheaties (General Mills)
Wilson Sporting Goods
Sources: Burns Celebrity Sport Service, Forbes Magazine
