Professional athletes face unusual challenges related to financial management, especially since their peak earning period lasts a relatively short time, often just a few years. Knowledge at Wharton asked Ken Shropshire, professor of legal studies and business ethics and director of the Wharton Sports Business Initiative, to discuss this topic with Kailee Wong, linebacker for the Houston Texans. Wong attended an executive education program at Wharton co-sponsored by the NFL and NFLPA.
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Podcast: The Instant Millionaire – What Should an NFL Player Do?
Professional athletes face unusual challenges related to financial management, especially since their peak earning period lasts a relatively short time, often just a few years. Knowledge at Wharton asked Ken Shropshire, professor of legal studies and business ethics and director of the Wharton sports business initiative, to discuss this topic with Kailee Wong, linebacker for the Houston Texans. Wong attended an executive education program at Wharton co-sponsored by the NFL and NFLPA.
March 3, 2006
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