As a result , Heffelfinger became the first person to be paid to play football .
Heffelfinger was paid $500 by Allegheny to play in a game against Pittsburgh on November 12 , 1892 .
Heffelfinger became the first person to be paid to play football .
Heffelfinger was paid $500 by Allegheny to play in a game against Pittsburgh on November 12 , 1892 .