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Which MLB pitcher became the first to sign a million-dollar-a-year sports contract?

Question #150897. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Apr 05 2024.
Originally posted Apr 05 2024 8:12 PM.

psnz

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psnz

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It was Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. (1947-), better known as as Nolan Ryan and nicknamed "the Ryan Express."

In 1979, Ryan was signed to a four-year deal by the Houston Astros, worth $4.5M.

https://baseballhall.org/discover-more/stories/inside-pitch/nolan-ryan-million-dollar-man

Ryan had a 27-year pitching career in Major League Baseball. He pitched right-handed with his deliveries clocked at over 100mph (160km/h).

Ryan is the all-time leader in no-hitters with seven, three more than any other pitcher.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Ryan

Response last updated by psnz on Apr 05 2024.
Apr 05 2024, 8:13 PM

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