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Irish-American Athletic Club Members in Advertisements

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As some of the most prominent sporting figures of their day, athletes of the Irish-American Athletic Club were among the first sports celebrities to have endorsement deals – for products ranging from athletic gear to cigarettes. Below are some of the vintage ads that capitalized on the fame of the Irish-American Athletic Club members to sell products. (Click ad to see larger version).
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Martin Sheridan Spalding & Bros. ad.
John J. Flanagan Spalding ad.
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Johnny Hayes for O'Sullivan's Live Rubber Heels, courtesy of the Shore Athletic Club and www.RunningPast.com.
From The Clansman, a Souvenir Journal of the Clan-na-Gael Monster Athletic Carnival, held at Celtic Park, 1909. Note: It is not known if Sheridan's Celtic Cafe was affiliated with Martin Sheridan or the Sheridan family. If you have any information about Sheridan's Celtic Cafe, please email wingedfist@gmail.com.