5 Athletes With Strange Post Retirement Jobs Including Ricky Williams’ Astrology Ventures

But when work stops, some players don’t always primarily choose to take the time to relax, spend time with families, and live on the fortune and sponsorship deals they may get after their career concludes. Some athletes may go into punditry, coaching or even different roles, like even featuring in some live casino online games. So today, we will be taking a look at five different athletes with strange post retirement jobs.

Shaquille O’Neal

Shaquille O’Neal is one of the largest figures in modern day basketball, taking over the commentary and punditry scene with his unique personality and incredible knowledge of the sport. While many people will know him for some of his viral advertisement campaigns rather than his very successful career in the sport, the 7'1 giant began to make a name for himself in the music scene after stepping off the court for the final time. Going by DJ Diesel, Shaquille O’Neal chose to pursue a career in music, one of his passions throughout his lifetime, creating music and playing to live audiences. He has even been able to play in front of thousands on one of the famous Tomorrowland stages, too. Not only this, but O’Neal trained to become a police officer, and while he isn’t currently a salaried officer, he is on the reserves for the Los Angeles Port Police, the Miami Beach Police Department, and the Doral Police Department.

Ricky Williams

Ricky Williams is a former NFL running back who featured for the likes of the New Orleans Saints, Miami Dolphins, Argonauts, and Baltimore Ravens. During his playing career, Williams picked up a wide variety of silverware, not necessarily dominating the sport, but building a career and reputation that some can only dream about. Williams felt forced into retirement in 2004 after failing several doping tests, but made a return a year later, in which he would continue his career until he finally retired in 2012. After concluding his career, Ricky Williams fell in love with astrology and wellness to the point that he wanted to make it his career. He became a licensed astrologer after completing a degree in Texas, and then went on to found LILA Astrology. This became one of Williams’ focuses after retirement, as well as becoming an advocate for wellness after co-founding another business, Real Wellness Herbal.

Daniel Agger

Daniel Agger is the epitome of a loyal footballer, remaining with his beloved Liverpool FC despite rough periods, lack of playing time, and even enquiries from Spanish giants Real Madrid. His work rate at the back was second to none, becoming a fan favourite at Anfield, even tattooing the club’s slogan across his knuckles. Agger was known for his aggressive nature and dominance in defence, spending eight years on Merseyside. Throughout his career, it became clear that Agger had a passion for tattoos, with plenty covering his body, including images he had even done himself. This led him to a new career after football: a tattoo artist. After hanging up his boots, he began to take on clients and even opened his own shop, alongside helping to co-own and fund his uncle’s sewage business. Agger’s endeavours after football are far from the sport he once loved, but as of 2025, he continues to work on his tattooing passion. 

George Weah

Known for his incredible footballing career, representing some of the top clubs in Europe, George Weah will go down in history as one of the greatest to grace the game. The forward created a buzz and made a name for himself at the likes of Monaco, PSG, and AC Milan, before experiencing a relatively underwhelming stint in England with Chelsea and Manchester City. Not only was Weah impressive in Europe, but he also captivated the entire nation of Liberia. The love for the forward spread more than just in the national team, but even after his career, when the footballer made a switch to politics. In 2015, Weah became the senator of Liberia, maintaining this role for three years before taking a step up and becoming the president in 2018, holding the honour of the role for six years.

John Daly

John Daly is an American golfer who technically isn’t retired, but has taken his focus elsewhere in recent years after he claimed he could no longer compete to his best ability in 2010. While never in the category for being one of the greatest in the sport, Daly still competed at a high level, with his highest ranking being 23rd in 2005. Despite his career still ongoing in 2025, he has already begun to make steps towards his new career and is focusing on his passion for country music. Daly has now released three studio albums, with the most recent coming in 2022. At the age of 59, Daly is still balancing both his golf and music careers.