Paul Mitchell (American football)
American football player (1920-2017)
Paul Anthony Mitchell (August 10, 1920 – March 11, 2017) was an American football defensive end and tackle. He was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Position: | Defensive end / Tackle | ||
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Born: | Minneapolis, Minnesota | August 10, 1920||
Died: | March 11, 2017 Palos Verdes Peninsula, California | (aged 96)||
Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||
Weight: | 235 lb (107 kg) | ||
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High school: | Minneapolis (MN) Edison | ||
College: | Minnesota | ||
NFL Draft: | 1944 / Round: 2 / Pick: 12 | ||
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Mitchell played two seasons with the New York Yanks of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Minnesota where he was an All-American. Mitchell also played in the All-America Football Conference for the Los Angeles Dons from 1946 to 1948, and for the New York Yankees from 1948 to 1950.
Mitchell died in Palos Verdes Peninsula, California on March 11, 2017 at the age of 96.[1]