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Born: | Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States | June 28, 1866
Died: | August 31, 1949 Youngwood, Pennsylvania | (aged 83)
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College: | Princeton |
Position: | Guard, Halfback |
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Irvin Lawson Fiscus (June 28, 1866 – August 31, 1949) was one of the first professional football players. He attended Princeton University, where his outstanding play at offensive guard earned him the title Samson of Princeton, before going on to play professionally with the Allegheny Athletic Association in 1891 and the Greensburg Athletic Association in 1893. His brothers Ross and Newell also played for Pittsburgh-area athletic clubs and were highly regarded as players.[1]