As a result , many players had to work in the off season .
At the time , the starting salary was about $47,000 in current dollars ( $6,000 in 1965 ) , and the average salary was about $112,000 ( $14,000 in 1965 ) .
Many players had to work in the off season .
At the time , the starting salary was about $47,000 in current dollars ( $6,000 in 1965 ) , and the average salary was about $112,000 ( $14,000 in 1965 ) .