RE: April 20, 1987: The Day That Ruined Professional Sports Forever

That small matter is the beginning of the extravagant, multi-million dollar contracts we see now. Undoubtedly, an athlete, upon learning what another athlete they consider inferior earns and surpasses them, imagine what it would be like to go and ask for a raise. Then the owners, who also don't lose out, ensure that the fans, who come to enjoy the game, are the ones who ultimately, through these increases, allow the payment of the exorbitant salaries we see today.