What does it mean to find the face of the franchise? Physical attractiveness and the evaluation of athletic performance

We show that attractiveness, as measured by facial symmetry, leads to greater rewards in professional sports. National Football League quarterbacks who are more attractive are paid greater salaries and this premium persists after controlling for player performance. ► National Football League quarter...

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Published in:Economics letters 2011-06, Vol.111 (3), p.200-202
Main Authors: Berri, David J., Simmons, Rob, Van Gilder, Jennifer, O'Neill, Lisle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Athletes
Economic models
Facial symmetry
Facial symmetry Salaries NFL quarterbacks
Football
Interpersonal attraction
NFL quarterbacks
Personal appearance
Physical appearance
Professional football
Salaries
Studies
Wage differentials
Wages
Wages & salaries
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Summary:We show that attractiveness, as measured by facial symmetry, leads to greater rewards in professional sports. National Football League quarterbacks who are more attractive are paid greater salaries and this premium persists after controlling for player performance. ► National Football League quarterbacks who are more attractive earn greater salaries. ► This premium persists after controlling for player performance. ► Physical attractiveness can be measured by facial symmetry.
ISSN:0165-1765
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DOI:10.1016/j.econlet.2011.02.018