[1] The team is best known for its role in the Latrobe Athletic Association's hiring of John Brallier, who became the first player to openly turn professional.
Latrobe starting quarterback, Eddie Blair, due to a scheduling conflict could not play in the game.
This led Latrobe manager, Dave Berry to hire Brallier to play against Jeannette for $10, plus expenses.
Greensburg shouted just as loudly that Lawson had simply performed in the line of duty.
Finally one team, or another, stormed off the field in a protest and the game was declared a scoreless draw.