Nickelson Research Paper
Athletes give up many things to become the best in what they do. Many people dedicate their time and effort to sports, but only a handful become legends. Whether it be due to their income as sportsmen or because of their business ventures, these are the 20 all-time richest athletes in the world. Stay tuned for parts two and three, coming soon!
Number Twenty: Phil Mickelson
Born in San Diego, California, Mickelson is one few professional golfers in the world to spend 13 years in a row in the Official World Golf Ranking’s top 10. Mickelson is still active in professional golfing competitions and gets most of his money from endorsements. He was the second highest paid American athlete in 2011. Net worth: $180 million.
Number Nineteen: Lionel Messi
The Argentinian FC Barcelona player is the …show more content…
Jeter’s outstanding performance pales in comparison to his marketable power. With a portfolio of endorsement that includes advertisement beasts such as Nike, Ford, Gatorade, Visa and Gillete, Jeter’s profits quickly surpassed those of his colleagues. Net worth: $185 million.
Number Seventeen: Gary Player
The South African golfer started playing professionally at 14 years old and ended up winning nine major championships. Player is a noteworthy golf course designer, with over 300 projects successfully executed. The golfer spends large portions of his fortune on his humanitarian organization, The Player Foundation, which aims to bring quality education to underprivileged communities. Net worth: $200 million.
Number Sixteen: George Foreman
Two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman retired from professional boxing in 1977 and turned to religious ministry, only to return to the competition ten years later. His electric grill business, along with his endorsements, have left him with a multi-millionaire networth: $250 million.
Number Fifteen: Cristiano
Number Twenty: Phil Mickelson
Born in San Diego, California, Mickelson is one few professional golfers in the world to spend 13 years in a row in the Official World Golf Ranking’s top 10. Mickelson is still active in professional golfing competitions and gets most of his money from endorsements. He was the second highest paid American athlete in 2011. Net worth: $180 million.
Number Nineteen: Lionel Messi
The Argentinian FC Barcelona player is the …show more content…
Jeter’s outstanding performance pales in comparison to his marketable power. With a portfolio of endorsement that includes advertisement beasts such as Nike, Ford, Gatorade, Visa and Gillete, Jeter’s profits quickly surpassed those of his colleagues. Net worth: $185 million.
Number Seventeen: Gary Player
The South African golfer started playing professionally at 14 years old and ended up winning nine major championships. Player is a noteworthy golf course designer, with over 300 projects successfully executed. The golfer spends large portions of his fortune on his humanitarian organization, The Player Foundation, which aims to bring quality education to underprivileged communities. Net worth: $200 million.
Number Sixteen: George Foreman
Two-time heavyweight champion George Foreman retired from professional boxing in 1977 and turned to religious ministry, only to return to the competition ten years later. His electric grill business, along with his endorsements, have left him with a multi-millionaire networth: $250 million.
Number Fifteen: Cristiano