Jesse Owens for White Owl cigars may 1960

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

Yep, athletes used and endorsed tobacco products. It wasn't a big deal then.

 

Personally, I'm glad he got some endorsements. He got screwed over royally during his athletic career. 

Comments

[suzycat.livejournal.com]

He probably got paid mostly in cigars...

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

Right. I'm pretty sure White Owls have never been on Cigar Aficiondo's best list. I don't know much about cigars, but I have friend whose into them. I should probably ask her.

[maxbassa.livejournal.com]

Non-smoking huh