When he was 25 he led league in hits, doubles, HR, slugging and stole 60 bases. He made $2300 that year. The Sox rewarded him with $700 raise for that season, boosting him to three grand the next year.
Times sure have changed.
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Wanted: Low grade T-Cards, 48-49 Leaf Paige, 49 Bow. J. Robby, T206 Chase Pink Portrait, E-card Rebel Oakes, E95 Cicotte, anything Matty, 53 Bow. Reese, 19th C. and Dead-ball photos.
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