justasportsfan
02-13-2003, 08:56 AM
1895
John Brallier became the first football player to openly turn pro, accepting $10 and expenses to play for the Latrobe YMCA against the Jeannette Athletic Club.
I think we could get Spikes and Price to sign for this much.
http://ww2.nfl.com/history/chronology/1869-1910.html
John Brallier became the first football player to openly turn pro, accepting $10 and expenses to play for the Latrobe YMCA against the Jeannette Athletic Club.
I think we could get Spikes and Price to sign for this much.
http://ww2.nfl.com/history/chronology/1869-1910.html