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Originally Posted by Cannon Shell
Buckpasser was champion 2 yo in 1965, champion 3yo and horse of the year in 1966 and champion older horse in 1967. He earned $568,096 in 65, $669,078 in 66 and $224,840 in 67.
Willie Mays who was arguably the best baseball player in the mid 60's (from 1962-1966 he led the majors in WAR for position players) earned $90,000 in 1965, $105,000 in 1966 and $105,000 in 1967.
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Adjusted for inflation, Buckpasser earned in excess of $4.2 million for his 2yo season in 1965.
Mays earned 666k for his season that year.