About Paul Longua
Lived 1903 – 1983 (aged 80). Paul Longua was an American american football player.
Paul J. Longua (April 17, 1903 – June 13, 1983) was a professional football player with the Orange Tornadoes and Newark Tornadoes of the National Football League. He also played pro football for the independent Millville Big Blue in 1925. He would finish the 1925 season with 3 touchdowns. Afterwards he played with the Staten Island Stapletons prior to the team joining the NFL. On October 6, 1929, Longua ran 60 yards for a touchdown to give the Orange Tornadoes a 7–0 victory over the Boston Bulldogs.
Longua played college football at Villanova University prior to playing professionally. While at Villanova, Longua completed the longest punt in school history on November 25, 1922, against Duquesne University. The punt was record as going 95 yards.
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Who was Paul Longua?
American football player (1903-1983)
When was Paul Longua born?
Paul Longua was born on 17 April 1903 in Brooklyn.
When did Paul Longua die?
Paul Longua died on 13 June 1983.
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Paul Longua was an american football player.
What nationality was Paul Longua?
Paul Longua was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Longua. https://biography.guide/paul-longua/
MLA: "Paul Longua." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-longua/.
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