John Brallier

John Brallier
	Brallier in uniform for Washington & Jefferson, circa 1895
Profile
Position	Quarterback
Personal information
Born	December 27, 1876; Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died	September 17, 1960 (aged 83); Latrobe, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
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
Playing
1895–1896	Latrobe Athletic Association
1896	Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
1898	Pittsburgh Athletic Club
1898	Latrobe Athletic Association
1902–1907	Latrobe Athletic Association
Coaching
1896, 1902–1907	Latrobe Athletic Association
Awards and highlights
	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;
Other information
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	U.S. Army
Service years	1898
Conflicts	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.