One clear indication that player salaries were a lot more modest in the early 1970s is that many of the Dolphins had offseason jobs. Offensive lineman Larry Little worked as a substitute teacher, Manny Fernandez as a carpenter, defensive back Tim Foley sold Amway products, and Dick Anderson, another DB, sold insurance. Anderson even worked from the locker room during the season by using a pay phone. This was at a time when even starting players might be making only $30,000 – or less!

Former player Manny Fernandez stands over his Wall of Fame plaque
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