After spending eight years with the San Francisco 49ers, Patrick Willis has had a decorated career in football. Yet he realized that someday, it would all come to an end, the fun and the success and the tough competition that he’d come to really enjoy. To keep this winning feeling going beyond the days of sport, he pampered himself with a line of luxury cars – vessels of his success.
The former football linebacker has an impressive collection of vehicles. Parked in his lovely Bay Area mansion is a showstopper – the regal black 2013 Aston Martin DB9. Willis’ chic car highlights his team’s color in red, via the red outlines on the rims. It screams, go 49ers!
Troy Aikman – Texas, Estimated $5.5 Million
Throughout his 11 years as a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Troy Aikman had certainly earned an incredible fortune. He purchased a Dallas mansion with it, and the luxurious property holds a 10,000 square foot area, that includes 6 beds, 4 baths, a special cinema, a snack bar, and a wine room.
Since the golden days of his football career have passed, Troy Aikman seems to be in the mood to move from one place to another. He wants a good time, to enjoy the fruits of his labor, and what labor that was! Now he’s looking for a buyer for his magnificent property, selling at a rate of $5.5 million.
LaDainian Tomlinson – California, Estimated $5 Million
LaDainian Tomlinson, a former running back of the San Diego Chargers, is viewed by many as one of the greatest running backs of all time. It’s safe to say that he’s had a magnificent time in such a competitive sport, and he’s wise enough to leave having made strong investments. A quick glimpse at his California estate, that is estimated at $5 million, will convince you that he’s no financial lightweight.
The proud owner of a 9,600 square foot mansion made a great decision when he purchased this luxury property, complete with 6 bedrooms, 5 baths, a full-size basketball court, a golf course, and a massive pool. Retirement for this hall of famer is paradise.
Jerry Rice – California, Estimated $9 Million
Hailed as one of the NFL’s greatest players, with over 100 NFL records, Jerry Rice doesn’t cut corners when it comes to luxury. His name is synonymous to the best that money can buy.
The former San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raider wide receiver is a proud owner of a gorgeous mansion in California. Rice’s $9 million estate includes 6 bedrooms, 11 baths, a gym, a sauna, and a huge pool. Did we mention that this sleek property has a gift-wrapping room? The football star must be very generous in giving away presents during special occasions.
Elvis Dumervil – Florida, Estimated $2.3 Million
Elvis Dumervil has been team hopping for a while before landing a contract with the San Francisco 49ers. It looks like he has finally found a home, but during the process of moving from the Denver Broncos to the Baltimore Ravens, he has been wise to amass hefty savings.
He has saved enough to acquire a new home without a mortgage. Plus, he made a good decision of selling his old mansion for added leverage. He sold his 9,000 sq. foot mansion for a cool sum of $2.3 million, which could have cost him a lot to maintain on the side.