In Lewis' heyday he could command anywhere from $75,000 - $100,000 per event. As part of the Santa Monica Track Club collectively that unit wold negotiate a dozen or so appearances per year together and each of the premier athletes (Lewis, Mike Marsh, Floyd Heard, Joe Deloatch) among others would show up at meets to challenge other nation's relay teams and them branch off to other events as individuals.
It is safe to say that in appearance fees and endorsements which Lewis had worldwide he could've easily made between $15 - $20 million over his entire career.
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