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When Alex Rodriguez beamed with pride after smashing 30 HRs at 40 in the aftermath of his PED scandal

New York Yankees star, Alex Rodriguez during the tenure of his MLB career. star had a legendary career full of ups and downs. One of the most memorable moments of his time with the New York Yankees was when, in 2015, he rejoined the squad after serving a full season ban for using PEDs. He blasted 33 home runs in his comeback season, making him one of the MLB's top players that season. In a 2017 'Vanity Fair' interview, recalled his stellar performances and beamed with pride. He : "I did that at 40 and 100 percent clean, and no one can take that away from me. It told me everything about who I was." Additionally, Rodriguez compared himself to Rocky Balboa, the hero of the sports drama film series 'Rocky.' In the film, Rocky comes out of retirement and gears up for his last match against heavyweight champion Mason "The Line" Dixon. Everyone loves a good comeback story, and thinks we have two of the best happening right now: Matthew McConaughey and Alex Rodriguez. So which comeback is better?Everyone loves a good comeback story, and thinks we have two of the best happening right now: Matthew McConaughey and Alex Rodriguez. So which comeback is better? "Everyone loves a good comeback story, and thinks we have two of the best happening right now: Matthew McConaughey and Alex Rodriguez. So which comeback is better?" - @The Ringer After more than 20 years in the MLB, he announced his retirement in 2016.

Post-retirement Alex Rodriguez became an advisor to New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner

Super Bowl LIV - San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs New York Yankees star played his final game on August 12, 2016, against the Tampa Bay Rays. He then went on to sign a new contract to work as owner Hal Steinbrenner's special consultant. He also served as the organizational mentor to new players for the 2017 MLB season. Speaking about his departure from the MLB, Rodriguez : "This is a tough day. I love this game and I love this team. And today, I'm saying goodbye to both. You always think that you have one more hit and can help your team win one more game, for sure. That wasn't in the cards. That was the Yankees' decision. I'm at peace with it." Five years after his retirement, Alex Rodriguez is getting back into the sports arena, this time as an owner. And he wants to build more than just an NBA team, but a legacy.

Watch our new series, "Athlete Empire," streaming now: Five years after his retirement, Alex Rodriguez is getting back into the sports arena, this time as an owner. And he wants to build more than just an NBA team, but a legacy.Watch our new series, "Athlete Empire," streaming now: Cut to 2022, the former Yankees player is a successful entrepreneur. He is the CEO of investment firm, A-Rod Corp. He co-owns the NBA team, the Minnesota Timberwolves. He also has a slew of other investments. Currently, is sitting on a net worth of $350 million. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found