THE LOCKOUT: DAY 1 : MAJOR LEAGUE NEGOTIATIONS
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Revenue
In millions of dollars: 1983: $521 1984: $625 1985: $718 1986: $792 1987: $910 1988: $1,018
1988 Breakdown
In millions of dollars: National broadcasting: $210.5 Local broadcasting: $213.2 Gate: $412.3 Concessions: $134.7 Other: $26.8 Licensing: $20.9
Player Salaries
*As projected by owner’s proposal
Average annual player salary: 1967: $19,000 1989: $497,254 1990*: $611,000 1993*: $770,000
Player Salaries
Percentage of players Percentage of income on Aug.31 rosters 0-3 years 43% 11% 3-6 years 25% 31% 6+ years 32% 58%
Salaries as Percentage of Total Revenue
Calculated in real dollars as of Sept. 1987: 1982: 38% 1983: 39% 1984: 38% 1985: 37%
Collusion begins: 1986: 36% 1987: 32% 1988: 31% Source: Player Relations Committee, except for 1989 average player salary from Major League Baseball Players Assn.
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