Okay, so I got curious about Babe Ruth’s net worth the other day. I mean, the guy was a legend, right? But how much was he actually worth, especially in today’s money?
So I started digging. I wanted to figure this whole thing out, step-by-step. First, I needed some basic info on his earnings.
Yankees Earnings:
I found out that during his time with the Yankees, he earned what would be about $7.9 million today. Not bad, huh? But that’s just the start.
Endorsement Deals:
Then I came across his endorsement earnings. This is where things really took off. Apparently, his endorsements racked up a present-day value of approximately $19 million. That’s big money, especially back then!
First Pro Contract:
Then i wanna know his first Pro Contract.I was surprised when i saw that is only about $9,800.
Some Other Costs:
- Fines Paid (mid-1920s): Turns out, he paid around $71,000 in fines!
- 1927 Salary: In 1927 alone, his salary was worth $642,000 in today’s dollars.
Estate Value at Death:
Finally, I looked at the value of his estate when he passed away. It was estimated to be around $2.4 million today. Sad that he is no longer with * his spirit of baseball lives forever.
So, there you have it. That’s my little deep dive into Babe Ruth’s finances. It’s pretty crazy to think about how much money he made, and what it all translates to in today’s world. Hope you found it as interesting as I did!
