How much did Gordie Howe get paid in his rookie year?

Gordie Howe's rookie year in the NHL was 1946-47, during which he played for the Detroit Red Wings. He was paid a salary of $3,500 for that season. At the time, this was a modest sum, reflecting the era's lower salaries in professional sports compared to today. Howe would go on to have a legendary career and earn significantly more in later years.