Michael Jordan

Retired: 2003

Career Earnings: $93.2 million

Est. Net Worth: $1.7 billion

After his professional career ended, sports legend Michael Jordan went on to become a billionaire—an extremely rare feat for retired athletes. Jordan turned the Chicago Bulls—and the NBA—into a global name, and his partnership with Nike for his Air Jordan sneakers carved him out a spot as a permanent member of American culture.

Jordan is currently part-owner and COO for the Hornets, a position he’s held since 2006. He officially achieved billionaire status in 2014, making him the world’s fourth richest African-American behind Robert Smith, Dave Steward, and Oprah.