O.J. SIMPSON – EST. $3 MILLION

If the name O.J. Simpson does not ring a bell, then you’re probably too young. O.J. was a well-renowned athlete who gained prominence in the field of American football back in the ’70s. Before becoming a professional athlete, O.J. played for the University of Southern California, where he also pursued a college degree. After college, Simpson was drafted by the Buffalo Bills and was given one of the most controversial contracts in NFL history. His career as a pro-athlete was a bit rocky at the very beginning, but as seasons went by, Simpson’s career gained more and more momentum.

In the ’90s, however, Simpson made headlines for reasons beyond his football career. As a result of the controversy that he faced in 1994, O.J. disappeared from the spotlight. Much of the wealth that he made from his career then became the payment for damages. But despite his financial misfortune, O.J. still enjoys an impressive net worth of about $3 million.