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Then I'd say LeBron James is a stretch as well, as outside of basketball he's a no-name. The majority of women I know would likely have no clue who he was. Hell, *I* had to look up what team he plays for, as I don't give a rat's ass about basketball. (Go Pistons though. And Red Wings in hockey.)
I think if a dead guy like Elvis can be considered, then you have to go with a classic sports star whose name everyone would recognize, be it Babe Ruth, Mohammad Ali, or possibly Michael Jordon. If it's going to be a currently active sports star, I'd say Tiger Woods is the biggest name out there right now. My Grandmothers both know who Tiger Woods is.
I won't argue the Walker, Texas Ranger selection, as I think that one's funny, and he at least had his show named after him.
