Reggie received $3 million in a five - year deal .
Today is the 40th anniversary of Jackson 's groundbreaking free agent signing with the Yankees , when the late George Steinbrenner announced his intentions as a fierce player in this new market .
Jackson received $3 million in a five - year deal .
Today is the 40th anniversary of Jackson 's groundbreaking free agent signing with the Yankees , when the late George Steinbrenner announced his intentions as a fierce player in this new market .