Gordie Howe
In general, ice hockey players do not get the same amount of love as athletes in other sports. However, Gordie Howe was an exception to the rule. He dominated the rink from 1946 to 1980, spending a total of 26 seasons in the NHL. The famous athlete was a hit endorser. Among other things, he worked with Amway, Anheuser Busch’s Natural Light Beer, and more. In 2016, he passed away at the age of 88. His career earnings totaled $9 million, while he was worth $10 million. Did you know that his hometown has been celebrating a day in his honor since 1966? This is only proof of his dazzling legacy.
Gordie Howe
Willie Mays
Also called “The Say Hey Kid,” this baseball star is best known for his time with San Francisco and New York. In 1973, Willie Mays decided to finally call it quits after a short stint with the Mets. There are not many people who have the same talent that he did. He spent 22 seasons in the game and made $2 million for his efforts. In 2017, MLB honored his legacy by changing the name of the World Series Most Valuable Player after him! Toyota is the sponsor of the award. He was worth $3 million at the time of his death.
Willie Mays
