in football in the 1800s you made about 1000 a year which was a lot
Nolan Ryan was the first that I know of.
Of all sports the New York Yankees have the highest cap salary
Well the first in baseball (and i think athlete) to have a one million dollar contract was nolan ryan.
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According to FOX Sports, Brad Johnson's 2008 salary is $3,504,680.
According to FOX sports, Dwayne Blakley's 2007 salary was $430,830.
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According to FOX Sports, Carson Palmer's salary for the 2007 season was $15,750,000.
According to FOX Sports, Kyle Boller's 2007 salary was $1,638,590.
According to FOX Sports, Carson Palmer's salary for the 2007 season was $15,750,000.
NFL sports commentators are paid very well. The average salary is $1 million per season. Top NFL sports commentators can make up to $5 million a season.