Michael Jordan is the First Billion Dollar Athlete

Courtesy Digg - Business & Finance  Fri, 09/11/2009 - 19:50

The rise of Jordan as a marketing icon is an amazing story. The kid from the University of North Carolina, who had never worn Nikes before he signed his contract, made buying Air Jordans an annual ritual.


 

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