Junior Bridgeman – 68

The National Basketball League (NBA) was already a thing during the ‘70s. Before we had the Michael Jordans or Kobe Bryants, stars like Junior Bridgeman were already popular on the scene. Bridgeman’s most considerable success came after he retired from the sport. He was reportedly earning more than $350K per year at the NBA, but this is nothing compared to the $600 million financial worth he’s accumulated as a businessman.

After his retirement, Bridgeman immediately capitalized on his business acumen and created a chain of fast-food restaurants. These days he manages two magazines, Ebony and Jet, which he acquired in 2020.