About Papa Hall
Lived 1931 – 2010 (aged 79). Papa Hall was an American american football player.
J. Lewis "Papa" Hall Jr. (April 2, 1931 – September 15, 2010) was a college football player and track athlete, and later an attorney and chief circuit court judge.
He was a prominent running back for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida, "recruited by every major Southern college." Hall and fellow backs Buford Long and Rick Casares were part of the Gators' winning backfield during the team's 8–3 season in 1952. Hall was its leading rusher. After college, he decided against a professional football career. Hall ran for ninety-four yards in the team's 14–13 Gator Bowl victory on New Year's Day 1953.
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Who was Papa Hall?
American-football player (1931-2010)
When was Papa Hall born?
Papa Hall was born on 2 April 1931.
When did Papa Hall die?
Papa Hall died on 15 September 2010 in Altamonte Springs.
What was Papa Hall's occupation?
Papa Hall was an american football player.
What nationality was Papa Hall?
Papa Hall was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Papa Hall. https://biography.guide/papa-hall/
MLA: "Papa Hall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/papa-hall/.
Chicago: "Papa Hall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/papa-hall/.
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