You actually can legally buy a share of someone's future earnings - it's the basis behind the Bowie bonds. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowie_Bonds http://en.w

You actually can legally buy a share of someone's future earnings - it's the basis behind the Bowie bonds. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowie_Bonds http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowie_Bonds There was also a minor league player that was selling shares in himself (although I think he did so in blatant violation of the '33 Act).