Steve Irwin’s classic SportsCenter spot In light of the terrible news about Steve Irwin, here’s the great “This is SportsCenter” commercial in which Irwin battles the Florida Gators mascot. Among his other talents, Irwin had a knack for doing great comedic ads over the years. —Posted by Tim Nudd

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Does anyone remember that FedEx spot he did? He got bit by a black mamba, and wasn't sweating because he had the antidote shipped. Until he realizes the package didn't come via FedEx, and then collapses.

Eerie.

Posted by: jay | Sep 5, 2006 11:22:03 AM

Yes, here's that FedEx ad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Okp5FTKOB4

Posted by: Tim Nudd | Sep 5, 2006 11:28:38 AM

Love the Sportscenter commercials, and this one is a classic.

Posted by: shedwa | Sep 5, 2006 1:46:30 PM

If you want REALLY creepy foreshadowing, check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P1goVQy5mlE

Posted by: Bob | Sep 5, 2006 2:29:05 PM

He had great comedic timing and energy. It's a total bummer he's gone.

Posted by: TerpsFreak | Sep 5, 2006 5:11:11 PM

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