About Paul Moss
Lived 1908 – 1999 (aged 90). Paul Moss was an American american football player.
Paul Moss (October 2, 1908 – May 25, 1999) was an American professional football player who was a wide receiver for two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Gunners.
An outstanding athlete, he excelled in multiple sports at Terre Haute's Gerstmeyer Tech High School, before becoming a multi-sport athlete for the Purdue Boilermakers. While at Purdue, Moss was twice named All-American (1931, 1932), he was a 2× All-B10 End & a 3-time (1930–32) letterman. He appeared in the 1933 East-West Shrine Game before being drafted by the Pirates of the NFL. He also played baseball for two seasons (1931, 1932).
He appeared in 10 games as a rookie and led the NFL in Receiving Yards (283 yds), he had 13 catches for a 28.3 yd/catch average and scored twice. He spent the 1934 season with the St. Louis Gunners.
After his professional football career ended, he played at least one year (1935) in the Three-I League for his hometown Terre Haute Tots.
He entered the high school coaching ranks in Ohio and Minnesota, achieving a record of 56-19-1 (.743); his 1934 Maplewood (OH) High team won the County title behind future NFL star Paul Christman. He won a conference title at Painesville's (OH) Harvey High
He was inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame in 1976
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Moss?
American football player (1908–1999)
When was Paul Moss born?
Paul Moss was born on 2 October 1908 in Brazil.
When did Paul Moss die?
Paul Moss died on 25 May 1999 in Terre Haute.
What was Paul Moss's occupation?
Paul Moss was an american football player.
What nationality was Paul Moss?
Paul Moss was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Paul Moss (American football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Moss. https://biography.guide/paul-moss/
MLA: "Paul Moss." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/paul-moss/.
Chicago: "Paul Moss." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/paul-moss/.
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