What Happened on February 29, 1972

Historical Events

Baseball Record

Future Baseball Hall of Fame right fielder Hank Aaron becomes first player to earn $200,000 average annual salary; signs 3-year deal with Atlanta Braves after one of his best seasons – .327 average, 47 HRs and 118 RBIs

Jack Anderson discloses Dita Beard (ITT) memo indicating antitrust charges were dropped for $400,000 contribution to Republican Party

Events in 1972

Famous Birthdays

Antonio Sabato Jr, actor (Jagger Cates-General Hospital)
Dave Williams, American rock singer (Drowning Pool), born in White Plains, New York (d. 2002)
Johnny Rabb, American drummer (Collective Soul, 2012-present), and 1st to hit over 1,000 beats in 60 seconds, born in Fairfax, Virginia