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Michael Jordan has retained his place at the top of Forbes’ list of the highest-paid retired athletes.Michael Jordan has retained his place at the top of Forbes’ list of the highest-paid retired athletes.
The former basketball star, who stopped playing in 2003, earned $110m last year (£76.5m) according to the American business magazine, with his earnings mostly attributable to the success of Nike’s Jordan brand. The former basketball star, who stopped playing in 2003, earned $110m last year (£76.5m), according to the American business magazine, with his earnings mostly attributable to the success of Nike’s Jordan brand.
Second on the list and up a place from 2015 is David Beckham, whose various endorsements earned $65m (£45.2m). Arnold Palmer (golf, $40m), Junior Bridgeman (basketball, $32m) and Jerry Richardson (American football, $30m) make up the top five.Second on the list and up a place from 2015 is David Beckham, whose various endorsements earned $65m (£45.2m). Arnold Palmer (golf, $40m), Junior Bridgeman (basketball, $32m) and Jerry Richardson (American football, $30m) make up the top five.
Forbes’ third annual look at the highest-paid retired athletes includes estimated income from salaries, endorsements, licensing, speaking and appearances, golf course design, book deals and partner distributions during 2015. Forbes’ third annual look at the highest-paid retired athletes includes estimated income from salaries, endorsements, licensing, speaking and appearances, golf course design, book deals and partner distributions during the year.
Forbes.com estimates the top 14 former athletes earned $449m (£312m) cumulatively between them, and they hail from six different countries and played six different sports with ages that range from 34 to 86. Forbes.com estimates the top 14 former athletes earned $449m (£312m) cumulatively between them, and they played six different sports with ages that range from 34 to 86.
Among notable names on the list are Pelé, who retired in 1977 but still raked in $14m (£9.7m) in 2015. Li Na is the only female athlete in the top 14, with the former tennis player also earning $14m. Among notable names on the list are Pelé, who retired in 1977 but still raked in $14m (£9.7m) in 2015. Li Na is the only female athlete in the top 14, with China’s former tennis player also earning $14m.