Paul Schwegler

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Paul Schwegler
Date of birth:	May 22, 1907
Place of birth:	Raymond, Washington
Date of death:	December 7, 1980 (aged 73)
Place of death:	Newport Beach, California
Career information
Position(s):	Defensive tackle
College:	University of Washington
Organizations
As player:
1929-1931	Washington Huskies
Career highlights and Awards
Honors:	1931 College Football All-America Team
College Football Hall of Fame

Paul Anthony Schwegler, born May 22, 1907 to immigrant parents from Germany and Russian Poland, was an [[American football] defensive tackle. His college football experience helped to launch an acting career in Hollywood during the 1930's, first paying minor parts in football films and later in other genres, such as the drama film 365 Nights in Hollywood (1934). He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1967.

[edit] See also

1931 College Football All-America Team

[edit] External links

• Paul Schwegler at the Internet Movie Database