John Brallier
Brallier in uniform for Washington & Jefferson, circa 1895 | |
| Born: | December 27, 1876 Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Died: | September 17, 1960 (aged 83) Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Quarterback |
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| Career history | |
| As coach | |
| 1896, 1902–1907 | Latrobe Athletic Association |
| As player | |
| 1895–1896 | Latrobe Athletic Association |
| 1896 | Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania |
| 1898 | Pittsburgh Athletic Club |
| 1898 | Latrobe Athletic Association |
| 1902–1907 | Latrobe Athletic Association |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | U.S. Army |
| Years of service | 1898 |
| Battles / wars | Spanish–American War |
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.