William Heffelfinger

William Heffelfinger is recognized in Pro Football Hall of Fame history as the first openly paid professional football player, receiving $500 for a game in 1892.

Position

G

Career bounds, not verified season count

1892–1892

College

Unknown

Final recorded team

Allegheny Athletic Association

Draft

Not documented

A complete team-by-team chronology is not yet available.

Sources and corrections

Pro Football Hall of Fame — Founding of the NFL · Source snapshot: 2026-08-11.

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