On January 24 1950 — Coming off an MVP season, Jackie Robinson signs a contract for $35,000, reportedly making him the highest-paid player in Brooklyn Dodgers team history. Robinson will hit .328 with 14 home runs, 81 RBI, and score 99 runs. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiw
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