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Jeff's avatar
Jul 2Edited

35 cents… only 35? Reggie Jackson when he was with NY used to walk around the outfield picking up change the fans threw at him.

I used to think this was his way of showing Steinbrenner how he needed a better contract until I heard how many luxurious cars he had in his collection.

Who’s the bum now?

Paul Jackson's avatar

This used to be a rite-of-passage for polarizing outfielders, as you point out, Jeff. And I agree, given all the furor over it, 35 cents seems cheap, especially when you factor for inflation.