Paul Page (American football)
Paul Eugene Page (September 16, 1927 – February 15, 1997) was an American football halfback and defensive back who played for the All-America Football Conference's (AAFC) Baltimore Colts during the 1949 season.
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| Position: | Halfback/defensive back | ||||||||
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| Born: | September 16, 1927 Eldorado, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Died: | February 15, 1997 (aged 69) Tom Green County, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 180 lb (82 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Eldorado (TX) | ||||||||
| College: | SMU | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1949 / Round: 1 / Pick: 4 | ||||||||
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After attending Eldorado High School in Eldorado, Texas,[1] Page played college football at Southern Methodist University from 1945 to 1948, and was a member of the team that reached the Cotton Bowl in 1948.[2] After his college career, Page was selected by teams in multiple leagues. In the 1949 National Football League Draft, the New York Giants chose him with the fourth overall pick.[1] The AAFC's Colts selected Page with the 81st pick in the 1949 AAFC Draft, in the 11th round.[3] Page opted to play in the AAFC, and spent one season with the Colts. In 25 rushing attempts, he gained 81 yards, and he caught four passes for 62 yards.[1]
References
- "Paul Page". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- "Hall of Fame: Paul Page". Southern Methodist University. Retrieved June 28, 2014.
- "1949 AAFC Draft" (PDF). Professional Football Researchers Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on September 29, 2014. Retrieved March 29, 2018.