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Tommy John’s 1977-78 Los Angeles Dodgers Contract.
Lot 24. Tommy John’s 1977-78 Los Angeles Dodgers Contract. Dated Sept. 7, 1977, this contract is a reminder of how major league baseball salaries have changed. While on his way to a 20-7 season with a 2.78 ERA and a second-place finish in the N.L. Cy Young Award voting, John signed a modified contract paying him $170,000 for the 1977 season, an increase from $100,000 in the original contract signed in March. This contract also pays him $190,000 for 1978. In 2012 dollars, John’s $190,000 for 1978 is equivalent to about $720,000. For a 20-game winner, $720,000?!! This contract includes three Thomas E. John, Jr. and three Al Campanis signatures. Campanis was the Dodgers’ vice president. Two of their autographs are on the contract, and one is on a “special covenant” added to the contract. The contract itself is signed also by N.L. president C S (Chub) Feeney. Kevin Keating authenticated the signatures, which are mint 9. The contract is accompanied by a photocopy of a rider to the contract.
Winning Bid $134.
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