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By Pigskin Dispatch April 1, 2026 1 min read
The black-and-white grainy image shows Heffelfinger in a group setting, likely during his time coaching or playing in an exhibition later in his career. He is the prominent figure on the left, standing with his hands on his hips. He wears a dark, long-sleeved jersey with reinforced padding on the shoulders and elbows. His headgear is a primitive, hard-shell leather helmet with ear flaps. Another player faces him, showing a bandage on his nose—a common sight in the "Iron Man" era.

Did you know that the ball is actually in play for only 12 minutes In a 60-minute football game? Why should a football player be leg weary after only 12 minutes of action? It makes me laugh!

~Pudge Heffelfinger, early Yale football star, and first paid player.

The black-and-white grainy image shows Heffelfinger in a group setting, likely during his time coaching or playing in an exhibition later in his career. He is the prominent figure on the left, standing with his hands on his hips. He wears a dark, long-sleeved jersey with reinforced padding on the shoulders and elbows. His headgear is a primitive, hard-shell leather helmet with ear flaps. Another player faces him, showing a bandage on his nose—a common sight in the "Iron Man" era.
W.W. ‘Pudge’ Heffelfinger Playing Football for the University of Minnesota

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