Did you know that the richest NFL players aren't who you think? Tom Brady may come to mind, but these three players will surprise you! #NFL #Football #RichestPlayers #TomBrady #FranTarkenton #RogerStaubach #JerryRichardson
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00:00 The three richest NFL players of all time could surprise you.
00:04 When you think of richest NFL players, you probably instantly think of Tom Brady, but
00:08 that couldn't be further from the truth.
00:10 After 18 seasons in the NFL, Fran Tarkenton retired in 1978 with just over a million dollars
00:17 in career earnings.
00:19 Tarkenton invested his wealth in a computer software company he started, TarkentonWare.
00:24 Tarkenton is also a major shareholder in Apple and also owns a financial planning business.
00:28 Staubach was a two-time Super Bowl winner with the Cowboys when he retired in 1979.
00:34 He partnered in a real estate business which sold for over $600 million in 2008.
00:39 Jerry Richardson only played in the NFL for two seasons from 1959 to 1961.
00:45 After his playing career, he founded the fast food chain Hardee's, earning millions from
00:49 the franchise.
00:50 In 1993, Richardson became the owner of the New Carolina Panthers NFL team.
00:55 Richardson sold the Panthers for $2.2 billion in 2018.