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 John Van Cleve were all under contract.

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