Athlete

Probably plays in a professional baseball, football, cricket, or basketball team. This may be a major league team with a regular salary and national attention or—particularly in the case of 1920s baseball—one of many minor league teams, some of them owned and operated by major league owners. The latter pay barely enough to keep players fed and on the team.

Successful professional athletes will enjoy a certain amount of celebrity within the arena of their expertise— more so in the present day where sporting heroes stand side by side with film stars on red carpets around the world.

Occupation Skill Points: EDU × 2 + (DEX × 2 or STR × 2)

Credit Rating: 9–70

Suggested Contacts: Sports personalities, sports writers, other media stars.

Skills: Climb, Jump, Fighting (Brawl), Ride, one interpersonal skill (Charm, Fast Talk, Intimidate, or Persuade), Swim, Throw, any one other skill as a personal or era specialty.

Type

Athlete