Paul Page (American football)


Paul Eugene Page was an American football halfback and defensive back who played for the All-America Football Conference's Baltimore Colts during the 1949 season.
Page played college football at Southern Methodist University from 1945 to 1948, and was a member of the team that reached the Cotton Bowl in 1948. After his college career, Page was selected by teams in multiple leagues. In the 1949 National Football League Draft, the New York Giants chose him with the fourth overall pick. The AAFC's Colts selected Page with the 81st pick in the 1949 AAFC Draft, in the 11th round. Page opted to play in the AAFC, and spent one season with the Colts. In 25 rushing attempts, he gained 81 yards, and he caught four passes for 62 yards.