Bobby Bonilla Day: Why the Mets Pay Him $1.19 Million Every July 1
Every year on July 1, fans of the New York Mets mark the calendar for Bobby Bonilla Day—the day the retired player receives a yearly payment of $1.19 million from the team. This annual payout started in 2011 and will continue until 2035, even though Bonilla hasn’t played since 1999. The reason? Bonilla agreed to … Read more