THE LOCKOUT: DAY 1 : MAJOR LEAGUE NEGOTIATIONS

Revenue

In millions of dollars: 1983: $521 1984: $625 1985: $718 1986: $792 1987: $910 1988: $1,018

1988 Breakdown

In millions of dollars: National broadcasting: $210.5 Local broadcasting: $213.2 Gate: $412.3 Concessions: $134.7 Other: $26.8 Licensing: $20.9

Player Salaries

*As projected by owner’s proposal

Average annual player salary: 1967: $19,000 1989: $497,254 1990*: $611,000 1993*: $770,000

Player Salaries

Percentage of players Percentage of income on Aug.31 rosters 0-3 years 43% 11% 3-6 years 25% 31% 6+ years 32% 58%

Salaries as Percentage of Total Revenue

Calculated in real dollars as of Sept. 1987: 1982: 38% 1983: 39% 1984: 38% 1985: 37%

Collusion begins: 1986: 36% 1987: 32% 1988: 31% Source: Player Relations Committee, except for 1989 average player salary from Major League Baseball Players Assn.