Researching Don Paul
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 7496 people with the Paul surname? In that year Paul was ranked number 546 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Don means "form of DONALD - proud chief" and is of Celtic origin.
Records of Don Paul on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Don Paul and the Paul Family History
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Some Famous People called Don Paul
Don Paul (linebacker)
Don Paul (March 18, 1925 – November 8, 2014) was a professional American football linebacker who played for the Los Angeles Rams (1948–1955) in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected to three Pro Bowls during his years with the Rams. He was inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1986. He was one of only two players to play in six UCLA-USC games during the World War II years.
After Paul's football career he joined up with Roy Harlow and established the Rams Horn restaurant. Later he and Harlow teamed up with former LA Ram great Bob Waterfield and The Voice of the Rams Bob Kelley and opened up the Pump Room restaurant. He died after an illness on November 8, 2014.
Source: Don Paul (linebacker), Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaDon Paul (defensive back)
Don Paul (July 23, 1926 – September 7, 2001) was a professional American football defensive back for the Chicago Cardinals (1950–1953) and the Cleveland Browns (1954–1958) in the National Football League. He was selected to four Pro Bowls, one as a member of the Cardinals and three as a member of the Browns.
Category:1926 birthsCategory:2001 deathsCategory:American football defensive backsCategory:Washington State Cougars football playersCategory:Chicago Cardinals playersCategory:Cleveland Browns playersCategory:Eastern Conference Pro Bowl playersCategory:Players of American football from Tacoma, Washington
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