Tony Romo
Tony Romo is a recognizable name thanks to his time in the NFL. The former QB had to quit pro football after 13 years when he got a back injury. He became a commentator for CBS not long after this. He was hired as a lead color analyst for its NFL telecast. He was able to make $4 million per year early on thanks to his NFL recognizability.
Tony Romo
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Tom Heinsohn
Tom Heinsohn used to be a player and then a coach for the Boston Celtics. After quitting, he became a broadcaster for their games on CBS instead! He got inducted into the Celtics Hall of Fame twice in his life. He also played a part in the formation of the NBA Players Association. He now makes $500k a year.
Tom Heinsohn