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[Graphic News] Top sports stars rake in millions in retirement

By Korea Herald

Published : March 12, 2015 - 19:48

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Retired basketball star Michael Jordan raked in $100 million in 2014, becoming the highest-earning retired sports personality.

According to Forbes, Jordan’s 2014 income was boosted by increasing popularity of his basketball shoe line launched in collaboration with Nike, and other endorsement deals.

Jordan’s 2014 income, which is reportedly higher than what he received from his 15 years in the National Basketball Association, boosted his total assets past the $1 billion mark.

Jordan was followed by ex-soccer star David Beckham with $75 million, and the retired golfer Arnold Palmer who earned $42 million last year.