About Paul Geisler
Lived 1909 – 1956 (aged 47). Paul Geisler was an American american football player.
Paul Aubrey "Hoss" Geisler (June 10, 1909 – August 22, 1956) was an American football player and coach and educator. He played college football at Centenary College of Louisiana and was selected as a consensus first-team All-American in 1933.
Biography Geisler was born in Berwick, Louisiana, in 1909. He attended Morgan City High School. Geisler began his playing career as a back for the Centenary team, but became a star when he was moved to the end position. LSU coach Biff Jones said Geisler was as "fast as a streak." He died of a brain tumor in 1956 at the age of 47.
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Who was Paul Geisler?
American football player (1909-1956)
When was Paul Geisler born?
Paul Geisler was born on 10 June 1909 in Berwick.
When did Paul Geisler die?
Paul Geisler died on 20 August 1956.
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Paul Geisler was an american football player.
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Paul Geisler was American.
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