30 Legendary Athletes Who Became Business All-Stars
When they retired from the game, they were just getting started.
When their game days end, sports stars might be hanging up their gear, but they are far from sitting back and relaxing.
Dave Meltzer, CEO of Sports 1 Marketing and host of The Playbook podcast. "These athletes already prepared themselves for life after sports, building brands and giving back to communities and groups -- all of which are vitally important to long-term success."
Check out this list of the most innovative sports legends who are continuing to win long after their playing days are over.
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Derek Jeter
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Shaquille O'Neal
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Peyton Manning
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Dwayne Johnson
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Magic Johnson
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George Foreman
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Ronda Rousey
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
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Michael Jordan
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Michael Phelps
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Kobe Bryant
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Alex Rodriguez
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Tony Hawk
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Warren Moon
Bobby Quillard
Shawne Merriman
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Michael Strahan
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Jordan Palmer
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Wladimir Klitschko
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Steve Nash
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John Elway
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Curtis Martin
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Steve Weatherford
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Baron Davis
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Deion Sanders
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Mia Hamm
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Jamal Mashburn
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Rob Dyrdek
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John Randle
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Roger Staubach
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