This Day In Dodgers History: Orel Hershiser Signed Contract Extension To Become First $3 Million Player

On February 16, 1989, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Orel Hershiser to a record-setting three-year, $7.9 million contract extension.

Hershiser was selected by the Dodgers in the 17th round of the 1979 MLB Draft and would make his debut four years later.

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