1968 – The owners announce they will increase contributions to the players’ pension fund by $1 million to $5.1 million per year. Players vote down the proposal, 491-7.

 

On ,December 17 1968 — 1968 – The owners announce they will increase contributions to the players’ pension fund by $1 million to $5.1 million per year. Players vote down the proposal, 491-7.

 


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