Ken Griffey Jr. pays Reds teammate back $1,500 — in 60 boxes of pennies

Griffey Pays Off $1500 Debt w/Pennies From Hell
With an $8.2 million salary, why does he need a loan in the first place?

Griffey Pays Off $1500 Debt w/Pennies From Hell
With an $8.2 million salary, why does he need a loan in the first place?