Paul Miller (halfback) explained

Paul Miller
Position:Halfback
Birth Date:23 January 1913
Birth Place:Platte, South Dakota, U.S.
Death Place:Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:180
College:South Dakota State
Undraftedyear:1936
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Rushing yards
Statvalue1:537
Statlabel2:Rushing average
Statvalue2:3.8
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:1

Paul William Miller (January 23, 1913 – June 2, 1992) was a halfback in the National Football League (NFL). He played with the Green Bay Packers for three seasons.[1] [2]

College career

Miller attended South Dakota State, where he played football and track, lettering in football 1933-1935 and track 1934-1936. He was captain of his college team. In 1934, he was the nation's third highest point maker with 19 touchdowns during one season. In 1935, Miller played the most notable game of his college career when South Dakota State upset University of Wisconsin 13-6. The Jackrabbits clinched the game in the last two minutes when Miller intercepted a pass and dashed 75 yards for a touchdown.

Professional career

Earl "Curly" Lambeau wrote Miller a letter pointing out how well the shifts and plays he learned at South Dakota State would fit into the Packer game. In Miller's rookie season, the Packers won their fourth World Championship. Miller played for the Packers from 1936–1938.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: PAUL MILLER . profootballarchives.com . April 15, 2015.
  2. Web site: Paul Miller Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College  - Pro-Football-Reference.com . pro-football-reference.com . 15 August 2022.