These Retired Pro Athletes Are Now Doing Something Completely Different

Published on 12/03/2019
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Bill Goldberg

The Los Angeles Rams picked Bill Goldberg during the 11th round of the 1990 draft in the NFL. This defensive tackler did not get to play anytime on the field in the first two seasons. After that, he spent two years playing in the World League of American Football before he came back to the NFL. He spent three more seasons with the Atlanta Falcons. After he received a terrible injury, he had to end the NFL career early before he went into a different field. Bill joined the WWE where he became known only as Goldberg. From the late ‘90s to the early noughties, he saw success in the field of professional wrestling.

Bill Goldberg

Bill Goldberg

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Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon, also known as “The Dream”, spent 18 years in the field of basketball. During the first 17 years of it, he was considered to be the glue that held the Houston Rockets together. The center is known for his iconic Dream Shake and his incredible defense. In 1994 and 1995, he led the Rockets to back to back titles. When his playing days were over, he decided to achieve more success in Houston. Considered to be the greatest center The Rockets ever saw, he was very successful in the real estate market as well. Olajuwon has allegedly made more than $100 million thanks to his investments in real estate. With more than $200 million in his bank accounts, he is truly living it up.

Hakeem Olajuwon

Hakeem Olajuwon

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