Tony Romo, Jerry Rice, Charles Barkley and Other Superstars Show Off Celebratory Skills in Lake Tahoe
Second Annual Korbel California Champagne Spray-Off Competition Features Sports and Entertainment Celebrities
During the American Century Celebrity Golf Championship — often referred to as the Super Bowl of celebrity events, many players took the opportunity to show off their locker-room celebratory skills in the second annual “Korbel Celebrity Spray-Off.”
Participating players included winner Tony Romo, runner-up Jerry Rice, and third place finisher Charles Barkley among more than 35 other celebrity participants. Players were judged on champagne cork distance and style of the champagne spray.
Tony Romo, Dallas Cowboys quarterback, took the title of “Spray Off Champion” when he ‘went long’ with the cork and impressed the crowd with his stylish champagne spray.
Former NFL All-Pro Wide Receiver, Jerry Rice and Charles Barkley, NBA Hall of Famer won over the crowd with their exciting champagne sprays and long distance corks. Jerry Rice, known for being light on his feet, used his star dancing skills to earn style points while Barkley’s finish in the Spray-Off was guaranteed to be higher than his place in the golf tournament.
Each player had his own unique style – some focusing on cork distance while others took advantage of the chance to entertain and spray the crowd. The Spray-Off made for an amusing competition – whether it was Jack Wagner’s amusing dance moves or Ben Roethlisberger drenching the crowd, the competition proved to be full of laughs.
Other style-makers of the “Spray-Off” included Trent Dilfer, who put on his rally cap for extra style points, Joe Theismann who was determined not to let the rookie athletes show him up, Mario Lemieux who performed a complete 360 degree spin and spray, or Jim McMahon in his signature bare feet and striped pants who got the crowd involved.
Slam dunks of the Spray-Off included NBA greats, Michael Jordan (always classy with his signature cigar), Anfernee Hardaway, Marcus Allen, and Shane Battier.
Hockey players seem to have an advantage as they showed they had some serious champagne-spraying know-how as their spray’s had the most flair and style. Brett Hull, Pierre Larouche and Mario Lemieux, all two-time Stanley Cup Champions, showed off their champion sprays.
NFL All-Pro Football Players were out and ready to go the distance. Ben Roethlisberger, John Elway, Mark Rypien and Jim McMahon, all Super Bowl champs have had plenty of experience popping the cork on champagne to celebrate victories.
Former baseball greats, Ozzie Smith, Bret Saberhagen, and Joe Carter participated in the competition, and all hit home runs as far as champagne spraying goes.
“We are thrilled to again be a part of such a great event with the American Century Golf Championship,” said Gary Heck, owner and president of Korbel Champagne Cellars. “Korbel is the perfect celebratory beverage, and it was great to have some fun with it during the second annual “Spray-off” event.”
Football Players: Ben Roethlisberger, Jerry Rice, Mark Rypien, Tony Romo, John Elway, Sterling Sharpe, Jim McMahon, Joe Theismann, Chris Chandler, Lawrence Taylor, Vinny Testaverde, A.J. Hawk, Trent Dilfer, Marshall Faulk, Matt Ryan, Trent Green, Derek Anderson
Basketball Players: Charles Barkley, Michael Jordan, Anfernee Hardaway, Marcus Allen, Shane Battier
TV Personalities: Maury Povich, Kevin Nealon, Brian Baumgartner, Joe Buck, Bruce McGill, Jack Wagner
Hockey Players: Jeremy Roenick, Brett Hull, Mike Eruzione, Mario Lemieux, Dan Quinn, Pierre Larouche
Baseball Players: Ozzie Smith, Bret Saberhagen, Joe Carter
Other participants: Dale Jarrett, Herman Edwards
Complete list of participants:
1. Maury Povich – Television Host
2. Kevin Nealon – Actor, SNL, Weeds
3. Brian Baumgartner – Actor
4. Joe Buck – FOX sports announcer
5. Bruce McGill – Actor, Animal House
6. Jack Wagner – Actor, The Bold & The Beautiful
7. Jeremy Roenick – NHL All-Star, San Jose Sharks
8. Brett Hull – Former NHL All-Star
9. Mike Eruzione – 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Captain
10. Mario Lemieux – NHL Legend
11. Dan Quinn – Former NHL Center
12. Pierre Larouche – Former NHL All-Star
13. Ozzie Smith – MLB Hall of Fame Shortstop
14. Bret Saberhagen – Former MLB Pitcher/World Series MVP
15. Joe Carter – Former MLB All-Star Outfielder
16. Ben Roethlisberger – NFL All-Pro Quarterback, Super Bowl
Champ-Pittsburgh Steelers
17. Jerry Rice – Former NFL All-Pro Wide Receiver
18. Mark Rypien – Former All-Pro NFL Quarterback
19. Tony Romo – NFL All-Pro Quarterback, Dallas Cowboys
20. John Elway – NFL Hall of Fame Quarterback
21. Sterling Sharpe – Former NFL All-Pro Wide Receiver
22. Jim McMahon – Former NFL All-Pro Quarterback
23. Joe Theismann – Former NFL All-Pro Quarterback
24. Chris Chandler – Former All-Pro NFL Quarterback
25. Lawrence Taylor – NFL Hall of Fame Linebacker
26. Vinny Testaverde – Former NFL All-Pro Quarterback
27. A.J. Hawk – NFL Linebacker, Green Bay Packers
28. Trent Dilfer – Former NFL All-Pro Quarterback
29. Marshall Faulk – Former NFL All-Pro Running Back
30. Matt Ryan – NFL Quarterback, Atlanta Falcons
31. Trent Green – Former NFL All-Pro Quarterback
32. Derek Anderson – All-Pro Quarterback, Cleveland Browns
33. Charles Barkley – NBA Hall of Famer
34. Michael Jordan – NBA Legend
35. Anfernee Hardaway – Former NBA All-Star
36. Marcus Allen – Hall of Fame NFL Running Back
37. Shane Battier – Forward, Houston Rockets
38. Dale Jarrett – NASCAR Champion Driver
39. Herman Edwards – Former NFL Head Coach
Celebrate responsibly.
Source: Korbel
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