Some of the smartest athletes in the world today have taken their earnings and reinvested them in businesses. These entrepreneurial sports stars have entered a variety of industries, but all have come out winners away from the fields and courts. Athletes who are also entrepreneurs make exciting speakers for a variety of business events. They have great name recognition with the audience while also being able to talk about success in a more relatable field.
Basketball Hall of Famer and Los Angeles Lakers Legend
When Earvin Johnson earned the nickname "Magic" in high school, one could say that it foreshadowed what was to come in his career. After a magical career at Michigan State University in which he led t
Baseball Hall of Famer and New York Yankees Legend
Derek Jeter is a living legend. During his 20-year career with the New York Yankees, he led the Bronx Bombers to five World Series titles and an unprecedented 17 postseason appearances. Although his f
Retired 14-Time MLB All-Star and Successful Entrepreneur
Alex Rodriguez is known as one of the greatest players in baseball history. Over his 22-year career, Rodriguez batted .295 with 696 home runs, 3,115 hits and 2,086 RBI. He was a 14-time All-Star and 1
Former NBA Guard and Two-Time All-Star
Baron Davis was a two-time NBA All-Star guard who played for five different franchises. Davis averaged 16.1 points per game in his career. During his first five seasons, he helped the Charlotte/New O
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys
At the U.S. Naval Academy, Roger Staubach first saw action as a third-class midshipman (sophomore) at quarterback. He gained the starting role later that season for his first Army-Navy game and held o
Former World Number One Tennis Player, Five-Time Wimbledon Champion and Successful Entrepreneur
Venus Wiliams is a trailblazer in the tennis world and one of the greatest performers in the history of the sport. Williams revolutionized the women's game, alongside her sister Serena. Overall, she c
Record-Setting Grand Slam Tennis Champion
Serena Williams first captured the world No. 1 tennis ranking in 2002 and has since gone on to win 23 Grand Slam championships, including seven Australian Opens, three French Opens, five Wimbledon cha
Bowling Green Head Football Coach and Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the Tennesee Titans
Eddie George came into the national spotlight as a running back at Ohio State University and had one of the greatest college seasons for an RB in 1995 when he ran for a school-record 1,927 yards. In t
Former Seven-Time NBA All-Star
Dave Bing played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Detroit Pistons, Washington Bullets and Boston Celtics. During that span he averaged over 20 points and six assists per game in route to earning seven A
Retired Linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks
Isaiah Kacyvenski is a former professional linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks and St. Louis Rams of the NFL. Kacyvenski earned an academic scholarship from Harvard University and he played football t
Activist and Former Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
Brendon Ayanbadejo is a former professional linebacker who played 13 seasons in the NFL and the Canadian Football League. Prior to his time as a professional, Ayanbadejo was a star linebacker at UCLA,
NFL All-Time Leading Rusher and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion
Emmitt Smith is best known as the NFL's all-time leading rusher. Smith’s 18,355 career-rushing yards, 164 rushing touchdowns, and 78 100-yard rushing games are all NFL records. He helped define an era
Retired NBA Player
Al Harrington is an American former professional basketball player. Selected with the 25th overall pick in the 1998 NBA draft, Harrington played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA)
Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back
Terrell Davis is a former NFL running back, who played his entire career for the Denver Broncos. After transferring to the University of Georgia from Long Beach State, Davis was drafted in the sixth r
Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions
Retired NFL wide receiver Calvin Johnson is known as "Megatron" by his fans and is widely considered one of the best wide receivers of all-time. In 2012m he broke the NFL record for the most receiving
Professional Soccer Player, Founder of A Frugal Athlete and Forbes 30 Under 30 Selection
Amobi Okugo is a professional soccer player, entrepreneur, media host, and philanthropist who has been recognized as a Forbes 30 under 30 recipient. Amobi Okugo was drafted in the first round of
Former NFL Running Back Turned Entrepreneur
Justin Forsett was an NFL running back for nine seasons. Before entering the league, he played at the University of California. After being a reserve for the majority of his career, he broke out as a
Some of the smartest athletes in the world today have taken their earnings and reinvested them in businesses. These entrepreneurial sports stars have entered a variety of industries, but all have come out winners away from the fields and courts. Athletes who are also entrepreneurs make exciting speakers for a variety of business events. They have great name recognition with the audience while also being able to talk about success in a more relatable field.
Pro Football Hall Of Fame Quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys
Former World Number One Tennis Player, Five-Time Wimbledon Champion and Successful Entrepreneur
Bowling Green Head Football Coach and Retired Four-Time Pro Bowl Running Back for the Tennesee Titans
Activist and Former Linebacker for the Baltimore Ravens
NFL All-Time Leading Rusher and Three-Time Super Bowl Champion
Pro Football Hall of Fame Wide Receiver for the Detroit Lions
Professional Soccer Player, Founder of A Frugal Athlete and Forbes 30 Under 30 Selection
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