Paul Miller (defensive end) explained

Paul Miller
Position:Defensive end
Number:81, 86, 85
Birth Date:8 November 1930
Birth Place:Mandeville, Louisiana, U.S.
Death Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lbs:226
Draftyear:1953
Draftround:6
Draftpick:64
High School:Istrouma (LA)
College:LSU
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:78
Statlabel2:Interceptions
Statvalue2:1
Statlabel3:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue3:5
Pfr:M/MillPa00

Paul William Miller Jr. (November 8, 1930 – January 24, 2007) was an American football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) and the American Football League (AFL). He played for the NFL's Los Angeles Rams (1954–1957) and the AFL's Dallas Texans (1960–1961) and San Diego Chargers (1962). He played college football at Louisiana State University.

Career

Miller studied at Louisiana State University. While there, he was a three-year letterman and college boxing champion,[1] competing as a heavyweight.[2]

He was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in 1953 and signed his contract the following year.[3]

Notes and References

  1. News: Ram, 'Skin Neophytes . February 4, 2024 . Los Angeles Times . August 8, 1954 . Part II, p. 9.
  2. News: Tiger Frosh Boxers Defeat Southern Team . February 4, 2024 . The Shreveport Journal . January 28, 1950 . 6.
  3. News: Rams Slate Game with Ft. Ord Team . February 4, 2024 . Los Angeles Times . July 2, 1954 . Part IV, p. 5.