Which famous athlete turned down a mascot role that later became one of the most iconic retail brand personas of the 20th century?

Throughout marketing history, numerous celebrities have been approached to become brand mascots or representatives, dramatically influencing consumer behavior and brand perception. Some of these partnerships became legendary marketing successes, while others were surprisingly rejected. This poll tests your knowledge about the fascinating intersection of celebrity culture and brand mascot evolution in retail history.

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Michael Jordan declined being the original 'Ronald McDonald' character before the clown concept was created
Pete Maravich rejected becoming the Energizer Bunny, which was then developed as an animated character
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar refused the 'Mr. Clean' role, which was subsequently designed as a fictional character
Joe DiMaggio declined becoming the Marlboro Man before the cowboy concept was developed