1895 Latrobe Athletic Association season
American football team season
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The 1895 Latrobe Athletic Association season was their first season in existence. This season John Brallier became the first openly professional football player. The team was sponsored by the local YMCA and managed by Dave Berry.[1] Halfback Russell Aukerman served as coach and captain until leaving the team partway through the season.[2][3][4] Lineman Harry Ryan finished the season as captain.[5][6][7]
Record8â4
Manager
Headcoach
- Russ Aukerman (early season)
Captain
- Russ Aukerman (early season)
- Harry Ryan (late season)
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| Record | 8â4 |
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| Home field | YMCA grounds |
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Schedule
| Game | Date | Opponent | Result | Source |
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| 1 | September 3 | Jeannette Athletic Club[a] | W 12â0 | [2] |
| 2 | September 14 | at Altoona Athletic Association | L 18â0 | [3] |
| 3 | September 21 | Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania | W 14â4 | [4] |
| 4 | September 28 | Kiskiminetas | W 4â0 | |
| 5 | October 5 | at Greensburg Athletic Association | L 25â0 | [1][8] |
| 6 | October 19 | vs. West Virginia Mountaineers | L 10â0 | [9] |
| 7 | November 2 | Morrellville | W 36â0 | |
| 8 | November 9 | Indiana Normal School | W 22â0 | [5] |
| 9 | November 16 | Johnstown | W 36â0 | [10] |
| 10 | November 23 | Jeannette Athletic Club | W 16â0 | [6] |
| 11 | November 28 | at Indiana Normal School[b] | L 24â0 | [7][11][12] |
| 12 | November 30 | Greensburg Athletic Association | W 4â0 | [1][13][14] |
Game notes
- John Brallier's first game. Paid $10 by Latrobe manager Dave Berry to play.
- Brallier played for Indiana in this game.