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American football player and coach (1921–1974)

Paul White
Date of birth(1921-11-13)November 13, 1921
Place of birthWadley, Georgia, U.S.
Date of deathJune 3, 1974(1974-06-03) (aged 52)
Place of deathDuluth, Georgia, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Halfback, Defensive back
US collegeMichigan
NFL draft1944 / round: 11 / pick: 101
Career history
As player
1941–1943, 1946Michigan Wolverines
1947Pittsburgh Steelers

Paul Grover White (November 13, 1921 – June 3, 1974) was an American football player and coach. He played college football as a halfback for Fritz Crisler's University of Michigan Wolverines football teams in 1941, 1942, 1943, and 1946 — missing the 1944 and 1945 seasons due to military service. He served as the captain of the 1943 Michigan team that compiled a record of 8–1 (6–0 Big Ten) and finished the season ranked No. 3 in the AP Poll. In 1944, he received Michigan's Big Ten Medal of Honor as the who had best demonstrated proficiency in scholarship and athletics. He also played professional football for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1947. He played in 11 games for the Steelers, gaining 240 all-purpose yards and scoring one touchdown. His longest run in the NFL was good for a 52-yard gain. In 1949, he served as the backfield coach at Hillsdale College. In March 1950, he was hired as the backfield coach at the University of Connecticut.

References

  1. "1941 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved January 1, 2010.
  2. "1942 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved January 1, 2010.
  3. "1943 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved January 1, 2010.
  4. "1946 Football Team". University of Michigan, Bentley Historical Library. Retrieved January 1, 2010.
  5. "Named Michigan Captain". The Sun (Baltimore). December 2, 1942. Archived from the original on January 31, 2013.
  6. "Michigan's All-Time Big Ten Medal of Honor Recipients". mgoblue.com. Archived from the original on August 6, 2010. Retrieved January 14, 2012.
  7. "Paul White profile". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 1, 2010.
  8. "White in Connecticut Post". The New York Times.
Detroit Lions 1944 NFL draft selections
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