William Walter "Pudge" Heffelfinger (Hafelfinger) (December 20, 1867 – April 2, 1954) was an American football player and coach. He is considered the first athlete to play American football professionally, having been paid to play in 1892.
William Walter "Pudge" Heffelfinger (Hafelfinger) (December 20, 1867 – April 2, 1954) was an American football player and coach. He is considered the first athlete to play American football professionally, having been paid to play in 1892.