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Arnold Palmer

Known to many as the namesake of the sweet lemonade and iced tea combo, Arnold Palmer is more than just a classic beverage. “The King,” as...

Known to many as the namesake of the sweet lemonade and iced tea combo, Arnold Palmer is more than just a classic beverage. “The King,” as he’s known in the golf world, is considered one of the sport’s all-time greats.

In 2015, Palmer was No. 3 on Forbes’ list of the highest-paid retired athletes — right behind David Beckham — earning an impressive $42 million. According to his website, Palmer’s total golf earnings from tournaments come out to nearly $7 billion.

And what about the famous Arnold Palmer beverage? The rights to the famous beverage name were sold to AriZona Beverage Co., and sales of the drink exceeded $100 million in 2010 alone, reports USA Today.

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