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Where are they now? Sports stars who are flourishing long after their careers

A look at several former standout athletes from across Southern California who have flourished in life since walking away from competition.

By Kevin Baxter · LA Times

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 1:29 AM

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Several former Southern California sports stars have established flourishing second careers long after retiring from professional competition.
Olympic track gold medalist Danny Everett transitioned to culinary arts nearly thirty years ago.
Former MLB player Curtis Pride uses his platform to support deaf and hard-of-hearing youth.

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A collection of profiles highlights former standout athletes connected to Southern California who have flourished in diverse careers and pursuits following their professional sports retirements. The retrospective explores how these figures applied their discipline to transition successfully away from elite competition.

Featured individuals include Olympic gold medalist Danny Everett, who turned to culinary arts, and former MLB player Curtis Pride, who advocates for deaf youth. Other highlighted stars include soccer icon Paul Caligiuri, figure skater Tai Babilonia, former Rams quarterback Vince Ferragamo, and NBA legend Reggie Miller.

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