... by their skin color on the basis of their skills. There are always individuals trying to gain recognition for their talents rather then race. For example, people always refer to Tiger Woods as a "black golfer" or "the greatest black golfer". There are clear examples of white athletes making racial remarks in pro golf. Golfer, Fuzzy Zoeller made a stereotypical wise crack about ... Tiger Woods saying that Tiger should go home and eat fried chicken and collared greens after the young golf prodigy played a phenomenal round of golf back in 1998. This remark was senseless and unnecessary. It...

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... is clear you can make a large sum of money in the management side of professional sports as well as the physical side. Also agents receive commission on endorsements as well. Tiger Woods has a five year deal with Nike, among other sponsors, and was estimated to have earned over 55 million in endorsements in 2001, more than he earned on the tour (Wuest ... ...

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... come in high-school gyms. High school or not, his contract dwarfs Jordan's first sneaker deal, worth just $2.5 million. Shaquille O'Neal made $3 million in his first deal. And golf superstar Tiger Woods, the current endorsement king, made $40 million in his first deal. For now, he just gets to be 18 and rich. A month before he was selected with the first pick ... ...

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... , there might be sports where people of certain races have succeeded more than others, but with time those barriers will be broken too. There are already certain examples of this. Tiger Woods is a champion in golf, a game originated by predominately white Scottish people. Arthur Ashe was a legend in tennis, where today black women have already gone farther than black men.("Race" 3) These ... ...

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... . Skateboard legend Tony Hawk- once known as a menace to the streets by destroying public property- is now revered along side future hall of fame sports icons such as Michael Jordan, Tiger Woods, and even San Francisco Giants MVP slugger Barry Bonds. Although some may still be skeptical, many alternative perspectives on sports in general has greatly evolved with popular culture. As the ... ...

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