Two Divorces Shrunk Joe Montana’s Wealth (FORBES)

Joe Montana is one of the richest retired NFL players, with a net worth of $180 million as of 2024. Montana currently earns an estimated $15 million per year from his various business ventures.

Montana earned $26 million during his playing career, which was a significant amount of money at the time. He was one of the highest-paid players in the NFL, and he also received $7 Million in bonuses for winning Super Bowls.

Joe Montana Net Worth 2024 (Forbes)

Full Name	Joseph Clifford Montana Jr.
Net worth	$180 million
Annual Income	$15 Million
NFL Career Earnings	$26 Million
Real Estate Assets	$90 Million

How did Joe Montana get so rich?

Investments: Montana has made a number of successful investments over the years. He is a co-founder of Liquid 2 Ventures, a venture capital firm that has invested in companies such as GitLab, Resonado Labs, and Moonshot Brands. He has also invested in real estate and other businesses.

Endorsements: Montana has been a popular endorser of products and services throughout his career earning $19 million in total. He has appeared in commercials for companies such as Skechers, Guinness, Schick, Papa John’s, Mastercard, and AT&T.

Divorces, Settlements

Joe Montana has been divorced twice. His first divorce was from Kim Moses in 1984, after a three-year marriage. His second divorce was from Jennifer Montana in 2014, after a 29-year marriage.

According to court records, Montana paid Moses $10 million in cash and alimony as part of their divorce settlement. He also transferred a number of real estate properties to her, including a house in San Francisco and a condo in Lake Tahoe.

Montana’s divorce settlement with Jennifer Montana was more complex. According to reports, he paid her $20 million in cash and alimony, as well as a $50 million vineyard estate in Calistoga, California. These settlements severely affected Joe Montana’s net worth.

Real Estate Assets

• San Francisco, CA: A 10,000 square-foot mansion in Pacific Heights,valued at $10 million.
• Calistoga, CA: A 500-acre vineyard estate in Napa Valley, valued at $50 million.
• Indian Wells, CA: A golf course estate in the desert, valued at $15 million.
• Scottsdale, AZ: A vacation home in the desert, valued at $7.5 million.

10 Facts about Montana

1. He was nicknamed “Joe Cool” for his calm demeanor under pressure.
2. He was also known as the “Comeback Kid” for his ability to lead his team to victory from behind.
3. He was named the NFL’s Most Valuable Player twice, in 1989 and 1990.
4. He was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times.
5. He is the only quarterback to have won three Super Bowl MVP awards.
6. He is also the only player to have two touchdown passes of at least 95 yards.
7. He was a two-time All-American at Notre Dame.
8. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the third round of the 1979 NFL Draft.
9. He helped lead the 49ers to four Super Bowl victories, more than any other quarterback.
10. He retired from the NFL in 1995 and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.

• 1979: Rookie year, net worth of $1 million.
• 1983: After winning his first Super Bowl, net worth of $5 million.
• 1989: After winning his third Super Bowl and being named the NFL MVP, net worth of $15 million.
• 1995: Retirement, net worth of $25 million.
• 2000: Induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, net worth of $50 million.
• 2010: After making a number of successful investments, net worth of $100 million.
• 2024: Current net worth, estimated at $180 million.