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Originally Posted by Snaqwells
I think the difference is that the travel schedules of their sports allow them to have first (rather than second) jobs. Most people I know could survive on the NFL referee salary of 80K (as quoted in this thread), so "need" isn't an issue rather than schedule.
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Yes most could survive, but you might have had another job before you got into the NFL. Then unlike MLB you can get fired in a matter of a year or two and not have anything. They never fire MLB guys for anything. And in some cases I am sure the NFL salary would be a pay cut if they took that job alone. There are a few that are lawyers and own businesses.
Peace