Are you a washed-up pro athlete? Arizona’s waiting for you!
Are you a professional athlete in the United States and are 35-45 years old? Have you ever been considered one of the best athletes to ever play the game while simultaneously being hated? Are you quickly going downhill in your career and need to find a new place to call home — somewhere where you can lay back, get a tan, sip Margaritas and count your money, just waiting for your name to be forever enshrined into your sport’s respective hall of fame?
If so, then look no further than Arizona – the hub of Sahuaro cacti, insanely slow drivers, skin cancer and the American Association of Retired People.
The AARA may get another member soon – a man who turns 44 later this month. Yes, Barry Bonds may be an Arizona Diamondback. The current home run king* would come out of unofficial retirement from the MLB to join real retired life with the likes of other professional athletes to come to the Grand Canyon State for their final years as a player.
NFL great Emmitt Smith spent two seasons of his 13-season career as an Arizona Cardinal after playing the first 11 seasons with Dallas. He later signed a one-day contract with Dallas so he could officially retire as a Cowboy, but what name was spelled across his chest in his last game? That’s right, Arizona.