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Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The Smartest Contract in Baseball History? Bobby Bonilla on How He Turned $5.9M into a Financial Legacy

Every July 1, Bobby Bonilla collects a $1.2 million check from the Mets, a contract that has become a benchmark in how MLB players and other athletes think about financial longevity. In this exclusive interview with Front Office Sports journalist Eric Fisher, Bonilla unpacks the story behind “Bobby Bonilla Day,” and how a $5.9 million buyout became a ~$30 million cultural phenomenon and a blueprint for more retirement security for players.

This is more than just a baseball story, it’s a financial masterclass for athletes and beyond with legacy-level impact.

Sponsored by Nuveen Investments

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