Albert Belle
| Birthdate | 08/25/1966 |
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| Debut Year | 1989 |
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| Teams | Indians, Orioles, White Sox |
| Positions | Designated Hitter, Left Field |
In 1995 became the first to hit 50 doubles and 50 homers in a season. In 1997 he became the first player to earn $10 million per year in salary.
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Albert Belle signed 1997 Topps contract extension
Albert Belle signed 1997 Topps contract extension
One of the most feared sluggers of his time, Albert Belle averaged more than 100 runs batted in during his 12-year career. From 1993-1997, Belle finished in the top nine in total bases each season, topping the league on three separate occasions. One of only six players to compile nine consecutive 100+ RBI seasons, Belle’s career was cut short at age 34 by degenerative hip osteoarthritis.
“When the game was on the line, there was no better clutch player than Albert Belle that I’ve ever seen.”