Forbes Reveals The Highest Paid Athletes of All-Time - blogged by: @MsJennyB - ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Every year, we look forward to Forbes releasing their highly anticipated list of the highest paid celebrities. From the highest-paid comedians, actors, actresses, and musicians, we get anxious to see where our faves landed this year. Recently, the publication released its list of the highest-paid athletes of all-time, factoring in their lives in uniform, their endorsement deals and life after sports through the end of May 2016. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Check out who made this list this year – ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ 1. #MichaelJordan – As expected, the Goat leads the pack tallying a whopping $1.7 billion throughout his career. For starters, Jordan made $93 million in salary over a span of 15 seasons in the NBA. But, in addition to his super successful career on the court, Jordan cashes in $100 million a year from Nike. 2 #TigerWoods – After a 15-month break to recover from surgery, Woods has returned. However, he remains one of the highest paid athletes in the game reeling in $1.65 during his career. Just from endorsements alone, Woods raked in $45 million this past year. 3 #ArnoldPalmer – The golf legend lands third on the list, with a total of $1.35 billion. From endorsements, to branded items and licensing partners, Palmer, who passed in September due to heart complications, was earning $40 million annually in the past years of his life. 4 #JackNicklaus – Another pro golfer scores a top spot on the list with career earnings of $1.15 billion. In light of often being regarded as one of the greatest golfers of all time, his golf course design firm keeps him high on the Forbes list. 5 #MichaelSchumacher – While, 5th isn’t as good as landing first, as he did in 1999 and 2000, Schumacher is still making big bucks as a retired racecar driver with $1 billion career earnings. 6 #KobeBryant – The black mamba, who retired last season as the highest paid athlete in the history of team sports, finishes 6th this year with $770 million. 7 #FloydMayweather – Money Mayweather, Pretty boy Floyd, whatever you want to…to read the rest #logon to BallerAlert.com (clickable link on profile)

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