Today in 1961 Hardworking Mickey Mantle signs a new contract with the New York Yankees making him the highest paid player in baseball: $75,000 for the entire 1961 season. It should be noted that because there were no long-term contracts, salaries fluctuated every year.
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General Membership Meetings Baltimore - Feb. 1 @ 10 am Salisbury - Feb. 15 @ 10 am Please be present and on time.