Michael Strahan is reportedly looking to invest in his former team.
Strahan was drafted by the NFL’s New York Giants in 1993 as a 40th overall pick, according to Sports Illustrated. He remained with the team throughout his 15-year career, stamping field achievements such as 850 tackles and over 135 sacks. In 2008, he won the Super Bowl, which he says changed his life permanently.
“That Super Bowl was the biggest thing – that’s pretty much one of the biggest things to ever to happen to me,” Strahan expressed, per Big Blue View. “Winning that Super Bowl, especially in the fashion we did it, against the team that we did it against with that record that they had, definitely put me in a different light to a lot of people – which has led to an incredible life.”
Nearly four months after the major victory, Strahan announced he would retire from the league, forgoing a $4 million contract for the 2008 season, The New York Time reported. Strahan amassed $76 million in earnings throughout his NFL career, according to data from Spotrac.
He’s still seeing great success, expanding his empire in the media arena, which had been a goal of his upon retiring. Today, he can be seen on “Good Morning America” and ABC’s game show “Pyramid.”
Strahan also co-founded Religion of Sports, a production company he launched with Tom Brady and Gotham Chopra. He’s also a serial investor with a portfolio that includes the first Black-owned coconut water brand (100 Coconuts) and Michael Jordan’s Cincoro Tequila, as AFROTECH™ previously reported.
His portfolio could also include ownership in his former NFL team in the future.
Sportico reports Strahan is pursuing a minority stake in the New York Giants alongside billionaire Marc Lasry. A 10% stake in the team, which is reportedly valued at about $7.65 billion and owned by the Mara and Tisch families, is currently up for sale to be split amongst up to three individuals or families.
