Post by NJTank on Feb 28, 2016 13:34:54 GMT -5
1966: Los Angeles Dodgers hurlers Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax announce they are holding out seeking a three-year deal that will give the two a combined $1 million. The two also announce they are hiring an agent. Owner Walter O'Malley refuses to deal with an agent, and after a month Koufax and Drysdale eventually settle for one year deals after dismissing their agent. Sandy Koufax makes $120,000 and Drysdale makes $105,000.
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