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10 of the most inspirational second careers of professional athletes

  • When athletes retire, many focus on business ventures, careers in Hollywood, or endorsement opportunities.
  • Dwayne Johnson has become the world's highest-paid actor since leaving wrestling behind.
  • Becky Hammon became the first full-time female assistant coach in all four of the major US sports.

We hear the phrase "second act" a lot in regards to athletes. Almost all of them retire before they've even hit middle age — they have decades left to do something productive with the money they've made and the fame they've accrued.

Kobe Bryant, though his second act was cut short this year, was in the process of using his retirement to make a difference. He broke barriers in Hollywood, formed a foundation with his wife to help people experiencing homelessness, and founded a sports academy.

Keep scrolling to learn more about 10 athletes who didn't let retirement slow them down.

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