I understand that. I researched him after I posted and found that he had two or three reasonably (or very) successful seasons. That says to me that for that period he was making a lot more than $500K a year. Hell,if I could make a million dollars (plus) for even two years I’d make sure that it would ensure my future for years to come.
That reminds me of something I read about the singer Don McLean. When asked about the success of Miss American Pie, McLean said something like “The best part is that I’ll never have to work another day of my life.”
He made phenomenal amounts of money and lifetime royalties which by living wisely has proven true.