Wayne Gretzky: Retired In 1999
Career Earnings: $82 million
Current Net Worth: $200 million
Wayne Gretzky is a common name for fans in the world of hockey and for players and their peers. Gretzky received the nickname of “The Great One” (a title recalled in his famous commercials for Ford). He acquired a 10 percent interest in the Phoenix Coyotes after retiring in 1999. He took on the position of head coach for the team six years later, revealing that he really had a skill set that went further than was first thought. Gretzky has worked a number of times as the executive director of Canada’s men’s hockey team. All in all, his post-retirement endeavors helped Wayne turn his earnings of $82 million into $200 million.
Muhammed Ali: Retired In 1981
Career Earnings: $60 million
Current Net Worth: $80 million (Deceased)
Every now and then, a true symbol comes along that transcends the barrier of fitness to become a historical legend in the sporting world. In his commitment to the sport of boxing, Muhammed Ali was inspiring, while also being an incredibly mysterious and charismatic man. Then known as Cassius Clay, Ali made his debut in the ring in 1954, going on to win the Summer Olympics Light Heavyweight gold medal in 1960. Ali concentrated on his charitable work after retiring in 1981 and took a keen interest in politics, even making a trip to Israel to implore them to free Muslim inmates. He passed away, aged 74, in 2016
