It was a simpler time. A time of innocence. A time of optimism.
A time when a legendary NFL running back could jam moist snuff behind his lower lip to promote dipping tobacco during a commercial.
From tobacco to cereal, nothing was off limits.
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Check out these hilarious old-school commercials featuring some of the most famous athletes in the world like Muhammad Ali and Yogi Berra.
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Early Campbell Loved Skoal?
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Frazier, Ali, and Vitalis
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Yoga Berra Wants You to Smoke While Feeding Your Cat Puss 'N Boots
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I Really Don't Think Magic Shot That Jumper
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Ralph Kiner Hit Home Runs Because of a Cereal
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The Time Joe Namath Wore Pantyhose
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It's in the Game
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An Oldie But a Goodie
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Who Gave Him Only 1.5?
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