1 / 10
10. Magic Johnson. Earnings in 2015: $18m. Retired: 1996. Progressed from real estate/theatre into TV and insurance.
2 / 10
9. Gary Player. Earnings in 2015: $19m. Retired: 2009. Busy with golf course design business and endorsements.
3 / 10
8. Roger Penske. Earnings in 2015: $20m. Retired: 1965. Ex-race car driver is richest former athlete at $1.5b thanks to Penske Corp.
4 / 10
7. Shaquille O’Neal. Earnings in 2015: $22m. Retired: 2011. Sold stake in Shaq to Authentic Brands Group who paid him a lump sum.
5 / 10
6. Jack Nicklaus. Earnings in 2015: $26m. Retired: 2005. The Golden Bear’s golf course design firm has 398 courses in 41 countries.
6 / 10
5. Jerry Richardson. Earnings in 2015: $30m. Retired: 1960. Played two NFL seasons before making a mint in the restaurant business.
7 / 10
4. Junior Bridgeman (L). Earnings in 2015: $32m. Retired: 1987. Was an average player but is a Hall of Famer in the restaurant business.
8 / 10
3. Arnold Palmer. Earnings in 2015: $40m. Retired: 2006. His line of drinks represents 1/4 of AriZona Beverage Co’s revenue.
9 / 10
2. David Beckham. Earnings in 2015: $65m. Retired: 2013. As popular as ever with Kent & Curwen and real estate firm Luneng deals.
10 / 10
1. Michael Jordan. Earnings in 2015: $110m. Retired: 2003. Face of Nike’s Jordan brand and ties to Gatorade and Hanes.