The Bambino never got to be a free agent. In his day, baseball players had no choice: they either took what their team offered, or they didn’t play.
But he did raise not only his own salary, but everybody else’s, just by being as good and as popular as he was, and refusing to play for less. He said “$80,000 or I don’t play,” and they had to. Few other ballplayers could do that.
Donaldo Premium Member over 6 years ago
another unfunny Nancy strip. Check Nancy Classics to see how it’s done
bphrball1 Premium Member over 6 years ago
Awesome! Great job of keeping the National Pastime alive during the off season!
Ignatz Premium Member over 6 years ago
The Bambino never got to be a free agent. In his day, baseball players had no choice: they either took what their team offered, or they didn’t play.
But he did raise not only his own salary, but everybody else’s, just by being as good and as popular as he was, and refusing to play for less. He said “$80,000 or I don’t play,” and they had to. Few other ballplayers could do that.
billsplut over 6 years ago
These kids today, they sure love the Babe Ruth! What’s the next strip going to be about, “That Al Capone sure got his just desserts, 23 skidoo!”