30 Legendary Athletes Who Became Business All-Stars
When they retired from the game, they were just getting started.
When their game days end, sports stars might be hanging up their gear, but they are far from sitting back and relaxing.
Dave Meltzer, CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook podcast. “These athletes already prepared themselves for life after sports, building brands and giving back to communities and groups — all of which are vitally important to long-term success.”
Check out this list of the most innovative sports legends who are continuing to win long after their playing days are over.
Derek Jeter
Shaquille O’Neal
Peyton Manning
Dwayne Johnson
Magic Johnson
George Foreman
Ronda Rousey
Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
Michael Jordan
Michael Phelps
Kobe Bryant
Alex Rodriguez
Tony Hawk
Warren Moon
Shawne Merriman
Michael Strahan
Jordan Palmer
Wladimir Klitschko
Steve Nash
John Elway
Curtis Martin
Steve Weatherford
Baron Davis
Deion Sanders
Mia Hamm
Jamal Mashburn
Rob Dyrdek
John Randle
Roger Staubach
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
When their game days end, sports stars might be hanging up their gear, but they are far from sitting back and relaxing.
Dave Meltzer, CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook podcast. “These athletes already prepared themselves for life after sports, building brands and giving back to communities and groups — all of which are vitally important to long-term success.”
Check out this list of the most innovative sports legends who are continuing to win long after their playing days are over.
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