This day in baseball: Joe D’s new salary Precious Sanders 11 years ago On February 7, 1949, Joe DiMaggio signed a contract with the Yankees for $100,000. It was the first six-figure contract ever in the major leagues. Heritage Auctions Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit More Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr This day in baseball: The Mick cashing inDateDecember 13, 2014In relation to20th CenturyThis day in baseball: DiMaggio retiresDateDecember 11, 2017In relation to20th CenturyThis day in baseball: Joltin’ Joe jolts an inningDateJune 24, 2013In relation to20th Century