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There are some endorsement deals where athletes seem to naturally fit the role. Then there are those where, well... what were they thinking? Before Tiger Woods was simultaneously dropped by sponsors, Woods' Gillette Phenom ad, done with Thierry Henry and Roger Federer was bizarre enough to make this top 10 list. Woods will not be the only famous athlete to be exploited in this list. Who are the rest?Begin Slideshow

Long term deals are always a risk. The best evaluation the front office will get before signing a star is at best an educated guess. After looking through a few of these contracts gone wrong, your heart might beat a little faster the next time your team takes the dive and signs that long-term deal you've been waiting for. If there's one thing we all can learn from these tragic failures, it's that we should be careful what we wish for.Begin Slideshow