$25,000, according to Baseball-Almanac.com. 25,000 dollars then is equivalent to $382,774.82 dollars now.
Joe DiMaggio and the Yankees were involved in bitter contract dispute. DiMaggio was asking for $45,000 and the Yankees said they wouldn't pay him more than $25,000. After sitting out during spring training, DiMaggio finally caved and signed for $25,000.
Joe DiMaggio hit 361 home runs during his 13 year career, all with the New York Yankees.
New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio had the nickname "The Yankee Clipper"
Ben Chapman would eventually be replaced by Joe DiMaggio. Chapman was the Yankees starting center fielder in 1936, but was traded during the season. DiMaggio took over in center field shortly thereafter.
Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees had the nickname "Jolting Joe"
Joe DiMaggio and the Yankees were involved in bitter contract dispute. DiMaggio was asking for $45,000 and the Yankees said they wouldn't pay him more than $25,000. After sitting out during spring training, DiMaggio finally caved and signed for $25,000.
Joe DiMaggio played for the New York Yankees
Joe Dimaggio played for the New York Yankees.
Joe Dimaggio
Joe DiMaggio hit 361 home runs during his 13 year career, all with the New York Yankees.
Joe DiMaggio played in 145 games at outfield for the New York Yankees in 1938, starting in none of them. He made 366 putouts, had 20 assists, and committed 15 errors, equivalent to .103 errors per game (estimate based on total games played in). He had 4 double plays.
Joe DiMaggio played 13 years with the Yankees. He must be the one. Mantle played 18 seasons, so he is out.
New York Yankees outfielder Joe DiMaggio had the nickname "The Yankee Clipper"
He only played for the New York Yankees.
DiMaggio played his entire career (1936-1942, 1946-1951) with the New York Yankees.
Joe DiMaggio Made his Major League debut with the New York Yankees on May 3, 1936.
Ben Chapman would eventually be replaced by Joe DiMaggio. Chapman was the Yankees starting center fielder in 1936, but was traded during the season. DiMaggio took over in center field shortly thereafter.