Check out the top 10 highest-paid retired athletes in 2015, according to Forbes.
These guys, who banked millions of dollars during their active years, keep smiling to the bank after ending their respective sporting careers via various channels including endorsement and branding deals.
1. Michael Jordan

Earnings: $100 million
Sport: Basketball
Retired: 2003
Age: 52
2. David Beckham

Earnings: $75 million
Sport: Soccer
Retired: 2013
Age: 40
3. Arnold Palmer

Earnings: $42 million
Sport: Golf
Retired: 2006
Age: 85
4. Jack Nicklaus

Earnings: $28 million
Sport: Golf
Retired: 2005
Age: 75
5. Jerry Richardson

Earnings: $23 million
Sport: Football
Retired: 1960
Age: 78
6. Shaquille O’Neal

Earnings: $21 million
Sport: Basketball
Retired: 2011
Age: 42
6. Gary Player

Earnings: $21 million
Sport: Golf
Retired: 2009
Age: 79
7. Magic Johnson

Earnings: $20 million
Sport: Basketball
Retired: 1996
Age: 55
8. Pele

Earnings: $16 million
Sport: Soccer
Retired: 1977
Age: 74
8. Greg Norman

Earnings: $16 million
Sport: Golf
Retired: 2012
Age: 60
9. Michael Strahan

Earnings: $14 million
Sport: Football
Retired: 2007
Age: 43
10. Li Na

Earnings: $13 million
Sport: Tennis
Retired: 2014
Age: 33


