NFL Icon Fran Tarkenton Invests Heavily in Apple and Supports Tim Cook's Vision

Fran Tarkenton, a celebrated name in NFL, has been steadily building his investment in Apple over the last ten years and has no intention of selling his shares. "Apple stock is never going to be sold," he assured in an interview.

The legendary Minnesota Vikings player has amassed hundreds of thousands of Apple shares, giving him peace of mind about his future financial security. "Meeting Steve Jobs back when he was with Pixar sparked my interest, but it was only about ten years ago that I started seriously investing," he reflected. "I prefer to manage my finances personally to fully comprehend where my money is going."

Belief in Apple's Evolution and Leadership

After retiring from football and becoming financially successful, Tarkenton first acquired Apple stocks in 2015, drawn in by his discoveries about the company. "The team there is exceptionally talented," he mentioned. "I reinvest my earnings and consistently support Apple as my foremost investment choice."

Tarkenton finds Apple's variety of ventures and lofty profit margins appealing. "Over 50 years, their impact is phenomenal," he admired. "Apple leads the world in resources, expands continuously, and ventures into numerous domains."

Tim Cook's Leadership Recognized

Tarkenton has commendations for Tim Cook's leadership, noting his successful transition into the role vacated by Steve Jobs. "Though different from Steve, Cook has matched or possibly exceeded his success," Tarkenton commented.

Cook embraced his own leadership style while steering Apple, which under him, saw a staggering increase in market value, rising from $350 billion to beyond $4 trillion. This period saw the introduction of popular products and services like the Apple Watch and Apple TV+, despite some less successful projects.

Apple's Position in AI and the Future

Despite entering the AI field later than competitors, a point often highlighted by analysts, Tarkenton expresses confidence in Apple's strategy under Cook. As Cook approaches retirement, Tarkenton is unfazed by succession concerns, citing Cook's precise succession planning. John Ternus, leading Apple's hardware engineering, is mentioned as a likely successor.

Prospects for Apple TV and Sports Rights

Tarkenton, with experience hosting sport shows post-retirement, predicts Apple will become a frontrunner in securing NFL broadcasting rights. He notes Cook's focus on expanding Apple's services portfolio, which includes Apple TV, known for securing high-profile sports agreements, like a $2.5 billion MLS deal, among others.

According to Tarkenton, Apple is destined to revolutionize sports broadcasting, including NFL and college games. "Anything Apple pursues turns exceptional," he declared with certainty.