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The Athlete That Gave Up Millions To Build A Sports Media Empire

The future of sports media and the value proposition of influencer personalities.

Joe Pompliano
Aug 18, 2020
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Pat McAfee shocked the sports world when he announced his decision to retire from the NFL at age 29 and join Barstool Sports in February 2017. McAfee was mocked and ridiculed by the fans and media …

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