StatManDu Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: A WAMPUM OF A CONTRACT 1973: The White Sox rewarded 1972 American League Most Valuable Player Dick Allen with the richest contract in Major League history. Allen signed a three-year contract for an estimated $325,000 after he hit .308 with 37 homers and 113 RBIs in the White Sox renaissance season of 1972. It would be a rocky three years for Allen and the White Sox. His 1973 campaign was cut short by a broken leg and he led the A.L. with 32 homers in 1974 but he retired on September 14. Allen was plagued by nagging injuries in 1974 and, according to White Sox historian Rich Lindberg, “crossed swords” with Ron Santo during the season. Allen came out of retirement for the next season but the Sox dealt him to Atlanta before the start of the 1975 season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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