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Peter Wright (American football)

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Pete Wright
Position:Fullback, Quarterback
Career history

Peter Wright was an early professional football player. In 1893 he was under contract by the Allegheny Athletic Association to be paid $50 per game for the entire season. That season Peter, Ollie Rafferty and James Van Cleve were all under contract.

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