Date uploaded: 2021-07-01 21:17:47

The New York Mets' fans are celebrating the 10th anniversary of Bobby Bonilla Day. The mock holiday celebrates Bonilla's business acumen after instead of taking a paycut when the Mets released him, Bonilla agreed to a deferred deal proposed by the team. The team now has to pay Bonilla $1,193,248.20 every July 1 through 2035 The team now celebrates with a celebration every year at Citi Field, with Bonilla paraded in a car around the field and presented with an oversized check for fans to see. For more on the history behind #BobbyBonillaDay, visit the link in our bio.