Hank Aaron becomes the first player to earn $200,000 in average annual salary

Feb 29, 1972 | Contract |

On February 29, 1972, future Hall of Famer Hank Aaron becomes the first player to earn $200,000 in average annual salary. Aaron signs a three-year deal with the Atlanta Braves on the heels of one of his best seasons – a .327 average, 47 home runs, and 118 RBIs.

1972 | Atlanta Braves | February 29 | Hank Aaron

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