The
Latrobe Athletic Association was a professional
football team located in
Latrobe, Pennsylvania, from 1895 until 1909. The team is best known for being the first football club to play a full season while composed entirely of professional players. In
1895, team's
quarterback,
John Brallier, also became the first football player to openly turn pro, by accepting $10 and expenses to play for Latrobe against the
Jeannette Athletic Club.