How much was babe Ruth's contract?

Answer 1

When Ruth started playing in the minors, for Baltimore of the International League in 1914, he made $1,800 a year. His first full year in the majors was 1915 and his salary was $3,500. In 1917, he made $5,000 and in 1918, he made $7,000. His first two years with the Yankees, 1920 and 1921, he made $20,000. In 1922, he signed a five year contract at $52,000 per year. In 1927, he signed a three year contract at $70,000 per year. In 1930, he signed a two year contract at $80,000 per year. In 1932, a one year contract for $75,000 and in 1933, a one year contract for $52,000. In 1934, a one year contract for $30,000. In 1935, his final year, he signed a one year contract for $25,000.