Muhammad Ali
While he is one of the most famous people in the history of sports, there was more to Muhammad Ali than his athletic prowess. Mind you, “The Greatest” was also incredibly charming and charismatic. The Olympic gold medalist made more than $60 million thanks to his career, although he had a net worth of $80 million at the time of his death. Even after he retired in 1981, he continued to work with brands like Adidas. Together with his daughter, the talented boxer also worked with Wheaties and Toyota.
Muhammad Ali
Cal Ripken, Jr.
In 1981, the Baltimore Orioles got lucky when they snapped up Cal “The Iron Man” Ripken, Jr. For two decades, he remained loyal to the team until he retired in 2001. By then, he had already made a lot of money. His career earnings totaled $60 million, although he made $15 million more through his endorsement deals. By 1996, the LA Times noted that he was making bank as a commercial star! He was not only appearing in ads for Chevrolet, but he also appeared in True Value hardware campaigns.
Cal Ripken, Jr.
