Bob Whidden
NHL Fortune:
$77,750
Description
Bob Whidden’s net worth / earnings / salary history: Earned US $77,750 (US $487,664 in today's dollars), ranking #5992 in NHL / hockey career earnings.
Birthdate: July 24, 1946Country of birth: Canada
Position: G
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| Salary History - Bob Whidden All amounts in US$ unless otherwise noted. |
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| Season | Earnings (US$) |
In today's US$ |
Rank |
| 1972-73 | $2,000 | $15,414 | |
| Earned a $2,000 bonus for being part of the best WHA goaltending team. | |||
| Source(s): The Sporting News | |||
| 1974-75 | $34,000 | $222,231 | |
| Prior to the season, signed a four-year contract with the Cleveland Crusaders, of the World Hockey Association, superseding the contract he already had, for a salary of $32,500 in 1974-75; $40,000 in 1975-76; $45,000 in 1976-77 and $50,000 in 1977-78. Yearly bonuses included $1,000 for a goals against average under 3.00; $250 per shutout; $2,500 if the team finished in first place; $1,500 for a second place; $500 for a third place; and $2,500 if the team won the Avco Cup. Earned a bonus of $1,500 as the team finished 2nd in its division. | |||
| Source(s): Copy of contract | |||
| 1975-76 | $41,750 | $250,019 | |
| Salary of $40,000 plus bonuses of $1,000 for a goals against average under 3.00; $250 per shutout; $2,500 if the team finished in first place; $1,500 for a second place; $500 for a third place; and $2,500 if the team won the Avco Cup. Earned bonuses of $1,500 as the team finished 2nd in its division and $250 for getting a shutout. | |||
| Source(s): Copy of contract | |||
| 1976-77 | $0 | $0 | |
| Prior to the season, he had a second back surgery and the Crusaders folded. He played the whole season in the North American Hockey League, for an unknown salary, and elected to retire after the season. | |||
| Source(s): Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame | |||
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Career Total: US $77,750 (In today's dollars: US $487,664) NHL Rank: 5992 (In today's dollars: 5470) |
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