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Gene Sarazen signed a deal with Wilson Sporting Goods in 1923 that lasted until his death in 1999.
Gene Sarazen signed a deal with Wilson Sporting Goods in 1923 that lasted until his death in 1999.
True (A)
William Veeck was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his innovations in sports marketing.
William Veeck was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame for his innovations in sports marketing.
False (B)
Mark McCormack was credited with linking athletes to corporations.
Mark McCormack was credited with linking athletes to corporations.
True (A)
A luxury-box sales representative is an example of a job in sports marketing.
A luxury-box sales representative is an example of a job in sports marketing.
Sports consumers are only attracted to professional sporting events.
Sports consumers are only attracted to professional sporting events.
High school sports are a source of pride and tradition in many communities.
High school sports are a source of pride and tradition in many communities.
College sports at the university level are not competitive.
College sports at the university level are not competitive.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governs professional sports.
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) governs professional sports.
Professional athletes cannot earn income from endorsements.
Professional athletes cannot earn income from endorsements.
The first Olympic game was held in 1890.
The first Olympic game was held in 1890.
The Paralympic Games are for athletes without disabilities.
The Paralympic Games are for athletes without disabilities.
Title IX bans gender discrimination in schools that receive federal funds.
Title IX bans gender discrimination in schools that receive federal funds.
