Professional athletes often diversify their income, with some venturing into real estate to build significant wealth. While many view sports figures as focused solely on their athletic pursuits, several have quietly amassed substantial real estate holdings that surpass their sports earnings. Recognizing the short nature of athletic careers, these athletes have turned to real estate for long-term financial growth.
Roger Staubach is a notable example. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback earned $160,000 in his final NFL season in 1979. However, his real estate ventures far exceeded this amount. In 1977, while still playing football, Staubach founded The Staubach Company. By the early 2000s, the company had expanded to over 50 offices and employed 1,100 people. In 2008, he sold the company to Jones Lang LaSalle for $613 million, a sum approximately 600 times greater than his football salary.
During his Hall of Fame career as a quarterback, Staubach achieved impressive statistics with 20 rushing touchdowns, passing for 22,700 yards and throwing 153 touchdown passes. He is also remembered for his famous Hail Mary pass to Drew Pearson in the 1975 NFC Divisional Playoff game against the Minnesota Vikings.
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