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The Fortunate 50
JONAH FREEDMAN
July 04, 2005
SI's second annual ranking of the highest-paid U.S. athletes
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July 04, 2005

The Fortunate 50

SI's second annual ranking of the highest-paid U.S. athletes

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Sources: salaries, winnings and bonus figures from players' associations, tour records, agents and news reports.

Endorsement estimates from Burns Entertainment & Sports Marketing, IEG, other sports-marketing executives and analysts, and agents. Salaries based on current or most recently completed seasons (exception: 2005 forNFL). For winnings-based sports (auto racing, boxing, cycling, golf, tennis), 2004 calendar year amounts used.