William Heffelfinger

American football player and coach

Died when: 86 years 103 days (1035 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

William Walter "Pudge" Heffelfinger (Hafelfinger) (December 20, 1867 – April 2, 1954) was an American football player and coach.He is considered the first athlete to play American football professionally, having been paid to play in 1892.

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