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First Professional Game in Latrobe
- When
- 1895-09-03
- Where
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania
On September 3, 1895, Latrobe Athletic Association defeated Jeannette Athletic Club 12–0 in what is regarded as the first professional American football game.
The match took place in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. John Brallier, the quarterback, accepted $10 and expenses to play, making him the first openly paid professional player. This event is traditionally cited as the first professional game, despite later research finding an earlier 1892 instance.
Sources
- Latrobe, Pennsylvania Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
- History of American football Wikipedia
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