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Mickey Mantle never made one million dollars in one year playing Baseball. He made one million Dollars over his last 12 seasons. His Highest salary was $100,000. which he earned each year from 1963 - 1968. He made $5,000. his rookie year, and by his 6th year in 1956 he was making $30,000. Back in the 1960's $100,000. was a top salary in the Major Leagues. Mantle did make a lot of money through player endorsements.
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Nolan Ryan signed a 4 year, $4.4 million contract as a free agent in November, 1979. Ryan spent the 1979 season with the Angels. Then signed with the Astros in 1980.
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