Paul Miller (defensive end)

Paul Miller

No. 81, 86, 85
Position:	Defensive end
Personal information
Born:	(1930-11-08)November 8, 1930 Mandeville, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:	January 24, 2007(2007-01-24) (aged 76) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:	Istrouma (LA)
College:	LSU
NFL draft:	1953 / round: 6 / pick: 64
Career history
Los Angeles Rams (1954–1957) Dallas Texans (1960–1961) San Diego Chargers (1962)
Career highlights and awards
2× Pro Bowl (1955, 1956)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 78 Interceptions: 1 Fumble recoveries: 5 Stats at Pro Football Reference

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]

References

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