Wayne Gretzky

Retired: 1999

Career Earnings: $46.1 million

Est. Net Worth: $250 million

Known as “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky is one of the greatest hockey players of all time. He was so impressive that he’s had three awards named after him: the Wayne Gretzky International Award, the Wayne Gretzky Trophy, and the Wayne Gretzky ‘99 Award. After he ended his hockey career, Gretzky continued his endorsements of brands like Coca-Cola, 989 Sports, Domino’s Pizza, Upper Deck, and Sharp Corporation.

He’s used his celebrity to his advantage, appearing on TV shows like Dance Fever and ProStars—even taking a turn as a guest host on Saturday Night Live. Currently, he spends most of his time writing. In addition to his autobiography, he’s also published an in-depth biography of the history of hockey.