August 1 is the annual celebration of former Major League Baseball player Bobby Bonilla Day.

August 1 is the annual celebration of former Major League Baseball player Bobby Bonilla Day

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Bonilla played only 60 games in 1999

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Bonilla agreed to pay the club $1.19 million annually with 8% interest for 25 years

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Bonilla Pays Former Met $1.19M Every August 1

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Bonilla has had a wonderful career

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Bonilla won three Silver Sluggers

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Bonilla finished second in the NL MVP voting in 1990 for Pirates teammate Barry Bonds.

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