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On the Defensive Line

New York Giants defensive lineman Michael Strahan joined Cramer in the studio to tackle finance together.

The seven-time NFL Pro Bowler talked to Cramer about his new book, Inside the Helmet: Life as a Sunday Afternoon Warrior. The book, Strahan said, answers a lot of questions fans have always asked him, not only about money and his divorce, but also about player injuries and what really goes on in the locker room.

"If you're going to write a book, you tell the truth," he said. "I would rather tell the truth than figure how to lie about a lie."

Regarding his finances, Strahan told Cramer he is very conservative and realistic about investing. "I don't want to take a dollar and make a million off of it," he said. "I'm in mutual funds. I'm global."

Strahan also owns one stock, Under Armour (UA Quote), which he said he got into during the company's initial public offering. Since buying Under Armour, Strahan said, his costs have been covered and he is operating on profits.

When Cramer asked if a lot of players are broke when they retire, Strahan said he wouldn't be surprised if many were. "When you're a player, you have to trust people," he said. There are a lot of schemes out there. Strahan said he has been fortunate, but he's sure there are some players that might be in a lot of financial difficulty.

Despite the injuries and pain associated with the game, Strahan said it has all been worth it. "I'm 35 and I could retire," he said. "It's been a long journey to get where I am and I appreciate everything I have."