Mickey Mantle | $10 million (DECEASED)

Mickey Mantle, nicknamed “The Mick” and “The Commerce Comet,” was a legendary professional baseball icon. His entire MLB career spanned from 1951 up to 1968, during which he won several awards and accolades. Mantle played as a right fielder, center fielder, and first baseman and received credit as one of the best sluggers in baseball history. Through his accomplishments, he was able to secure a spot in the Baseball Hall of Fame back in 1974.

Of course, accomplishments as a celebrated baseball player will yield millions of dollars in the process. Mantle, one of the best baseball players in the 60s and 70s, was reportedly earning $100,000 per year. He made a combined $1.12 million throughout his career, which is approximately $9 million today after adjusting for inflation. Mantle certainly had royalties and investments working for him during his post-baseball career. At the time of his passing, his fortune was reportedly around $10 million.