About Paul Held
Lived 1928 – 2019 (aged 90). Paul Held was an American american football player.
Paul Ernest Held Jr. (October 20, 1927 – July 19, 2019) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the San Jose State Spartans.
Biography Held was born in El Segundo, California, and attended San Jose State University. He was selected in the 19th round of the 1953 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions and later played with the Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers.
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Who was Paul Held?
American football player (1928-2019)
When was Paul Held born?
Paul Held was born on 20 October 1928 in El Segundo.
When did Paul Held die?
Paul Held died on 19 July 2019.
What was Paul Held's occupation?
Paul Held was an american football player.
What nationality was Paul Held?
Paul Held was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Held. https://biography.guide/paul-held/
MLA: "Paul Held." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-held/.
Chicago: "Paul Held." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-held/.
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