Tag: 1997
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The $10 Million Man: How Albert Belle Changed the Economics of Sports
Albert Belle’s 5-year/$55M contract to play for the White Sox made him the first player in the history of sports (yes SPORTS) to make $10M+/year. How did his contract pave the way for salaries of those to come?
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(VIDEO) Albert Belle Fined $5,000 Following Hostile Return to Cleveland
A recap of Albert Belle’s 1997 return to Jacob’s Field, home of his former team the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians) after signing a record-breaking 5-year, $10M/year deal with rivals the Chicago White Sox.
Albert Belle: The Original 50/50 Man 