John Brallier

John Kinport "Sal" Brallier (December 12, 1876 – September 17, 1960) was one of the first professional American football players. He was nationally acknowledged as the first openly paid professional football player when he was given $10 to play for the Latrobe Athletic Association for a game against the Jeanette Athletic Association in 1895.

John Brallier
Brallier in uniform for Washington & Jefferson, circa 1895
Date of birth(1876-12-27)December 27, 1876
Place of birthCherry Tree, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Date of deathSeptember 17, 1960(1960-09-17) (aged 83)
Place of deathLatrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Quarterback
US college
  • Washington & Jefferson College
  • West Virginia University
  • Medico-Chirurgical College
  • Indiana Normal School
    Note: Brallier never attended Indiana Normal, but still played on its football team
Career history
As coach
1896, 1902–1907Latrobe Athletic Association
As player
1895–1896Latrobe Athletic Association
1896Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
1898Pittsburgh Athletic Club
1898Latrobe Athletic Association
1902–1907Latrobe Athletic Association
Career highlights and awards
  • First openly paid professional football player
  • 3× W. Pennsylvania Circuit champion (1903, 1904, 1905)
  • 4× undefeated seasons: (1902, 1903, 1904, 1905)
  • Pro coaching record: 36–3–4
  • Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
Military career
Allegiance United States
Service/branch U.S. Army
Years of service1898
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
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