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NHL Fortune: $21,368

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Gerry McNamara’s net worth / earnings / salary history: Earned US $21,368 (US $218,218 in today's dollars), ranking #5897 in NHL / hockey career earnings.

Birthdate: September 22, 1934

Did you know that Gary Bettman has accumulated the largest NHL fortune with $167M?

Salary History
All amounts in US$ unless otherwise noted.
Season   Salary
(US$)
In today's
US$
NHL
Rank
1955-56 $3,549 $38,790
Contract in Canadian currency: $3,500. Prior to the season, signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs for $C3,500 to act as practice goalkeeper for the team or to play amateur hockey. He ended up playing pro-hockey in the AHL, likely earning more.
Source: Copy of contract
1956-57 $3,556 $38,294
Contract in Canadian currency: $3,500. He ended up playing pro-hockey in the AHL and WHL, likely earning more than his contract to be practice goalkeeper for the Maple Leafs.
Source: Copy of contract
1960-61 $14,263 $141,134
Contract in Canadian currency: $13,834. Signed a one-year, two way contract with the Toronto Maple Leafs for $C 8,000 in the NHL, $C 6,800 in the AHL and $C 6,150 on the EPHL. Included bonuses for, in any league, the team finishing 1st ($500), 2nd ($400), 3rd ($300) and 4th ($200). Played 5 NHL, 1 AHL and 52 EPHL games, earning a pro-rated salary of $C 13,834. Did not earn any bonus.
Source: Copy of contract
Career Total: US $21,368
(In today's dollars: US $218,218)

NHL Rank: 5897
(In today's dollars: 5689)

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