In a game between the Athletic Association and the Cleveland Athletic Club, Dibert's punting skills were credited with keeping Cleveland deep within their own territory and added an important field goal in 6–6 tie between the clubs.
[8] While the signature on that piece of paper is barely recognizable, most sports historians believe that the player who signed the contract was probably Dibert.
A copy of the contract is on display at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, in Canton, Ohio.
[11] "I hereby agree to participate in all regularly scheduled football games of the Pittsburg [commonly spelled without the "h" at the time] Athletic Club for the full season of 1893.
As an active player I agree to accept a salary of $50 per contest and also acknowledge that I will play for no other club during PAC games."