On this date in 1958, Ted Williams signed a one year deal with the Red Sox for $135,000, making him highest-paid MLB player at the time.
On this date in 1958, Ted Williams signed a one year deal with the Red Sox for $135,000, making him highest-paid MLB player at the time.
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$1.5 million adjusted for inflation.
I couldn’t imagine if he was around this ownership group. We’d probably end up trading him.
Average player’s’ salaries then were around 15k which were similar to a typical middle class income then. Rookies probably made 6-8k.
They went full throttle but for real
The greatest hitter who ever lived.
GOAT
Then went on to lead the majors with a 1.042 OPS at age 39.
He can now afford a one bedroom condo in Clinton
Start the hips first, then swing the bat.