What does it mean to find the Face of the Franchise? Physical Attractiveness and the Evaluation of Athletic Performance

David Berri, R Simmons, J Van Gilder and L O'Neill

No 611506, Working Papers from Lancaster University Management School, Economics Department

Abstract: Previous research has shown how more attractive people reap more rewards in a variety of settings. 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.

Keywords: facial symmetry; salaries; NFL quarterbacks (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2010
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