Football player and coach (1867–1954) considered the first athlete to play football professionally, having been secretly paid $500 to play in a game in 1892. ALS signed “W. W. Heffelfinger, Yale 1891,” one page, 5.5 x 3.25, August 30, 1946. Response to an admirer, in part: “Cheerfully give you my autograph…I have seen so many fine players I do not feel qualified to answer. I myself do not say I am among the best. Do say I always did my best.” In fine condition. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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