William Heffelfinger

American football head coach

1867 – 1954

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Who was William Heffelfinger?

William "Pudge" Walter Heffelfinger was an American football player and coach. He is considered the first person to play football professionally.

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Born
Dec 20, 1867
Minneapolis
Nationality
  • United States of America
Education
  • Yale University
Lived in
  • Minneapolis
Died
Apr 2, 1954
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on July 23, 2013

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