The 1950s saw a wave of athletes earn fame outside the field, with legends like Yogi Berra and Arnold Palmer becoming some of the richest athletes of that era.
At his peak in 1957, Yogi Berra was earning $65,000 a year, which starkly contrasts with the average American salary of just $3,860.
Otto Graham's groundbreaking $25,000 contract with the Browns exemplifies how top athletes began securing lucrative salaries, paving the way for future sports earnings.
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