Best information I've been able to find to show that the information is incorrect is this bit of information about Reggie Jackson was the hightest paid player in the American League in 1981 (NYY) at $588,000. Although I'm pretty sure Nolan Ryan became the first 1 million dollar a year player in 1980 (HOU).
Also, once detailed salary information is readily available (from 1985) the salary leaders in each league are far below the numbers suggested in the game setup. In 1985 Mike Schmidt (PHI) earned $2,130,300 and Dave Winfield (NYY) made $1,795,704.
Anyone interested?
