He hasn’t played in MLB for more than two decades. One team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035 | News Channel 3-12

Falcons Legend Exploited Rare Contract Provision Long Before MLB's Bobby Bonilla

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! I understand that that may seem out of place in a story about the Falcons, but let me explain.Long before the Baltimore Orioles and New York Mets began their deferred payments to Bobby Bonilla in 2004 and 2011, respectively, Falcons great Bill Fralic and his father negotiated a similar deal.Before the Falcons selected him at No. 2 in the 1989 NFL Draft, Fralic sought advice from his father. Thanks to that advice, he succ…

He hasn’t played in MLB for more than two decades. One team is paying him $1.2 million a year until 2035 | News Channel 3-12

By Allen Kim and Ben Morse, CNN (CNN) — He hasn’t picked up a professional baseball glove in 24 years, but he’s still picking up a paycheck – and a

He hasn't played in MLB for more than two decades. One team is paying ...

Was Bobby Bonilla's Deferred Contract Actually Smart? What If He Bough

Every July 1, sports fans, media outlets, and even celebrity financial websites like… ahem… us… celebrate what has become an unofficial holiday: Bobby Bonilla Day. It's the day the retired MLB outfielder receives his now-famous $1.19 million check from the New York Mets—something he's been collecting annually since 2011 and will continue to receive through 2035 (and for reasons we don't need to get into here, it's actually $1.4 million per year …

Bobby Bonilla Breaks His Silence On What It Feels Like To Still Be Getting $1.2 Million From The New York Mets Every Year On July 1st

Bobby Bonilla (Photo By RVR Photos-Imagn Images) You know it’s summer when the internet dusts off its favorite baseball tradition, not a walk-off home run or a no-hitter, but Bobby Bonilla Day. Every July 1, like clockwork, the New York Mets cut Bonilla a check for nearly $1.2 million. He hasn’t played a game since 2001. He hasn’t suited up for the Mets since 1999. But here we are in 2025, and once again, Bonilla’s name is trending before firewo…

The Smartest Contract in Baseball History?

Every July 1, Bobby Bonilla collects a $1.2 million check from the Mets. It’s a financial masterclass for athletes with legacy-level impact.