Joe Montana
The San Francisco 49ers made the right decision when they recruited Joe Montana in 1979. He stuck with them for the following twelve seasons. During that span of time, he was dubbed the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player thrice. He received $22.5 million for his efforts but left the green in 1994. Despite this, he did not stop working! Six years after his retirement, he starred in a lucrative TiVo ad. Thanks to his autograph signings, endorsement deals, and speaking events, he has a net worth of $80 million.
Joe Montana
Mario Lemieux
This Candian-American star started playing for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the early ‘80s. He had no idea that he would own the team decades after that! During his time on the ice, he made $82 million as a player. However, he poured some of it back into the pot when the team was facing bankruptcy. To save the Penguins, he bought the team after he retired in 2006. In the past, he also worked with brands such as Nike. This explains why he currently has a net worth of $150 million.
Mario Lemieux
