March 3 in Philadelphia Phillies History: Steve Carlton Signs Richest contract in history for a pitcher (1983)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On March 3, 1983, Thirty-eight-year-old Steve Carlton signs a four-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies . The $4.15 million deal makes “Lefty” the highest-paid pitcher in major league history. Carlton led the National League with 23 wins in 1982. Vintage Baseball HOT O

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