William Heffelfinger
- January 10, 2024
- Football Player
Quick Facts
| Full Name | William Heffelfinger |
| Occupation | Football Player |
| Date Of Birth | Dec 20, 1867(1867-12-20) |
| Age | 157 |
| Date Of Death | 1954-04-02 |
| Birthplace | Minneapolis |
| Country | United States |
| Birth City | Minnesota |
| Horoscope | Sagittarius |
William Heffelfinger Biography
| Name | William Heffelfinger |
| Birthday | Dec 20 |
| Birth Year | 1867 |
| Place Of Birth | Minneapolis |
| Home Town | Minnesota |
| Birth Country | United States |
| Birth Sign | Sagittarius |
William Heffelfinger is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on December 20, 1867 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. First professional footballer, after records revealed that he received a payment of $500 for his play through the Allegheny Athletic Association.
Art Rooney was instrumental in discovering that he was the first professional football player. was an integral part of discovering how he became the world’s first pro footballer.
His birthplace was Minneapolis, Minnesota and died in Blessing, Texas.
William Heffelfinger Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Football Player |
| House | Living in own house. |
William Heffelfinger is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, William Heffelfinger 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was Guard at Yale University where he was three-time All-American for consecutive years, beginning in 1889.
He later became an assistant coaching coach in California, Lehigh, and Minnesota.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
| Height | 6 ft 3 in |
William Heffelfinger height 6 ft 3 in William weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.
Who is William Heffelfinger Dating?
According to our records, William Heffelfinger is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, William Heffelfinger’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
William Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. William Heffelfinger celebrates birthday on December 20 of every year.
Who was William Pudge Heffelfinger What was he known for?
In the 1930s, he founded Heffelfinger Publications which produced sales booklet for football and baseball equipment. He also spent time working for his father’s shoe business and later in the real estate business. Heffelfinger also went on to find success in politics.
Who was the first ever person to play in the NFL?
George Halas was unable to convince Berwanger to sign with the Bears. After this, Berwanger got a job in rubber sales. Riley Smith , the second pick, was the first player drafted to play in the NFL.
How old is William Heffelfinger?
86 years (1867–1954)
What position did Pudge Heffelfinger?
Guard
Who is the first black football player?
In 1920, Fritz Pollard became the first African-American to play in the NFL during its formative years. However, in the years after Fritz’s departure, the NFL owners imposed a “gentleman’s agreement” preventing the signing of more black players. The four men below are credited with re-integrating the NFL in 1946.