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Tiger Woods May Become Disney Spokesman.

Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, April, 2001

The Orlando Sentinel, Fla. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News

Apr. 12--In a deal that would pair America's hottest sports superstar with the world's most famous entertainment company, Tiger Woods could be signing on as a Walt Disney Co. pitchman.

Buzz along the sports transom Wednesday had Woods becoming a spokesman for one or more of Disney's businesses. In the not-too-distant future, Woods could be hawking theme parks, the ESPN sports channel or ABC Network -- though his sports agency would confirm only that discussions with Disney had taken place. Disney would not comment.

What Disney sees in Woods -- already a legend at the tender age of 25 -- is abundantly clear. He's a spokesman whose broad appeal touches every demographic...

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