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.
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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.
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Not to mention a six figure wife! 😀
For a short while, anyways… lol
Then he became Mr. Coffee and went all Hollywood. 😀
A long way from a fisherman’s wharf.
No joke. I’d love that salary even today!