Mantle Expected to Sign 1962 Contract for $85,000
Dec. 12, 1961 - The world champion Yankees may be faced with a record payroll that could go well over $700,000. But their salary troubles with one problem child could be over within a matter of a few hours. Mickey Mantle (pictured with Joe DiMaggio in 1951), generally recognized as the highest salaried player in the American League, is expected to sign his 1962 contract in the Yankee offices today for $85,000. That would make him the highest paid Bomber since Joe DiMaggio dre