Former NFL player Blake Martinez had sold a Pikachu Illustrator for $672,000 in 2022, immediately he retired from football.
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He began to run a full-time Pokémon business, making over $5 million in his first seven months.
So far, his company, Blake’s Breaks, has generated $11.5 million worth of revenue, and boasts of about 20 full time staff who host 16 hours per day live streams.
Blake’s Pokemon stream became one of the biggest on the Whatnot platform, until it was banned by Whatnot, following a number of rigging and scam allegations.
When did Blake Martinez join the Raiders?
Blake joined the Las Vegas Raiders in October 2022, and retired from professional football one month after he signed into the team’s active roster.
Blake Martinez Football Career
Blake Martinez’s career in the National Football League (NFL) only lasted seven seasons, during which he played for the Green Bay Packers, the Las Vegas Raiders and the New York Giants.
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Blake’s journey to NFL stardom began during his college years at Stanford University, where he honed his skills as a linebacker.

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His hard work and dedication paid off when he was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.
For four seasons, Blake donned the iconic green and gold jersey of the Green Bay Packers, and quickly became known for his impeccable tackling and defensive ability.
In 2020, Blake embarked on a new chapter in his career, signing with the New York Giants for another one season before moving to the Raiders.
Every tackle and interception had added another page to Blake’s football legacy, but in 2022, the Arizona native announced his retirement from professional football.


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