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Ted Williams becomes the highest paid Major Leaguer...
Ted Williams becomes the highest paid Major Leaguer...
Item # 683846
February 08, 1950
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1950
* Baseball icon Ted Williams
* Signs with the Boston Red Sox
* Highest paid player at the time
The top of the sports page has nearly a banner headline: "Williams Signs with Red Sox for Record Baseball Pay of $125,000". One column heads include: "Boston Ace To Get Game's Top Salary" "Williams Elated as He Signs for Season Pay of Straight $125,000 During 1950" "Exact Terms Are Secret" "Bonus Clauses Turned Down by Slugger, Who Says He 'Never Felt Better' ".
The article features a photo headed: "Ten Williams Signs With Red Sox For 1950" showing him and General Manager Joe Cronin.
The complete 54 page issue, this is the desired "rag edition" printed on high quality newsprint meant for institutional holdings. Great condition.
Category: The 20th Century
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