O. J. Simpson – $3 Million
O. J. Simpson rose to prominence playing for the ‘National Football League but gained notoriety because of an incident that involved his late wife, Nicole Brown. Before the athlete’s fall from grace, he was worth around $10.8 million, which is equivalent to $18 million today.
Nevertheless, because of the legal issues he became involved in, Simpson’s wealth decreased to $3 million. Aside from playing football, the sportsman earned money through his acting career. He delved into acting even while with the ‘NFL,’ and when he retired in 1979, he focused on making movies. The former player is notable for appearing in ‘The Naked Gun’ series and ‘The Klansman.’