It's no secret that pro athletes can make millions on the playing field or in the arena, but some sports stars keep hustling long after their playing days are over.
Today we’re looking at 5 sportsmen who’ve continued their success off the field.
Magic Johnson
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Known for his on-court skill and no-look passes while he led the L.A Lakers in the 1980’s, this basketball legend continued his success off the court as well. As head of Magic Johnson Enterprises, he oversees a company worth more than $1 billion. Today, MJE has controlling stake in Equitrust Financial Services, ASPIRE Television Network and SodexoMAGIC, a food service provider.
Floyd Mayweather
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Even though his wealth is specifically tied to his sport, Floyd Mayweather is definitely worth a mention. Mayweather broke the boxing model when he didn’t hire an outside promoter for himself, but rather formed his own company nicknamed “The Money Team”. As a result he’s made an estimated $300 million from his August fight vs. McGregor and his estimated worth sits at $450 million.
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Dwayne Johnson
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Is wrestling a sport? Debatable. Dwayne Johnson did play football for the University of Miami where his team won the 1991 National Championship and he briefly played for the Calgary Stampeders. Wrestling however, allowed The Rock to rise to fame which led to his Hollywood career and roles in franchises like The Fast and the Furious. Today, Johnson is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood and owns Seven Bucks Production with his business partner Dany Garcia.
John Elway
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Beloved in Colorado for leading the Broncos to 2 Super Bowl victories, Elway continued his money making plans long after his football career ended. Elway owned a string of car dealerships that he sold to AutoNation in 1997. Today, the Hall-of-Famer once again owns sever dealerships, two steakhouses and he was the co-owner of the Arena Football team Colorado Crush until the league ended in 2009.
Shaquille O’Neal
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Known for monster dunks and the 1,000 watt smile, NBA Hall-of-Famer Shaq has made a number of incredible investments across a variety of businesses. He invested in Alphabet (Google) stock before its IPO. He has owned stakes in 17 Auntie Anne’s pretzel shops, 155 Five Guys restaurants, 150 car washes, 40 24-hour fitness centers, some Vegas nightclubs, Muscle Milk and Vitaminwater. Today, he’s worth an incredible $350 million.
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