Camel (cigarette)
In late 1987, RJR created "Joe Camel" as a brand mascot. In 1991, the American Medical Association published a report stating that 5- and 6-year olds could more easily recognize Joe Camel than Mickey Mouse, Fred Flintstone, Bugs Bunny or even Barbie. This led the association to ask RJR to terminate the Joe Camel campaign. RJR declined, but further appeals followed in 1993 and 1994. On July 10, 1997, the Joe Camel campaign was retired and replaced with a more adult campaign which appealed to the desires of its mid twenties target market. Camel paid millions of dollars to settle lawsuits accusing them of using Joe Camel to market smoking to children.
Jim Ball (baseball)
James Chandler Ball (February 22, 1884 – April 7, 1963) was an American professional baseball player who played in the National League for parts of two season spanning 1907–1908. . Born in Harford County, Maryland, he was drafted by the Boston Doves from the Baltimore Orioles of the Eastern League in the 1907 rule 5 draft and played in 10 games that season. He was released from the Doves in January 1908. On August 22, 1908, his contract was later purchased by the Boston Doves from the Baltimore and played in 6 games that season.