Paul Sarringhaus

Professional career Sarringhaus was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the ninth round, with the 80th overall pick, of the 1944 NFL draft. He signed with the Eagles in 1946.

Sarringhaus was purchased by the Chicago Cardinals on September 23, 1946. He played in two games for the Cardinals during the 1946 season, rushing twice for one yard, before being released On October 8, 1946.

Sarringhaus was claimed off waivers by the Detroit Lions on October 8, 1946. However, he was released six days later without appearing in a game.

He played in six games, all starts, for the Wilmington Clippers of the American Football League (AFL) in 1946, catching 15 passes for 148 yards and one touchdown while also scoring one rushing touchdown. He appeared in eight games, starting five, during the 1947 season, recording 68 carries for 335 yards and two touchdowns.

Sarringhaus signed with the Detroit Lions on July 27, 1948. He played in five games, starting two, for the Lions in 1948, totaling 19 rushing attempts for 38 yards, one reception for no yards, and five kick returns for 95 yards. He was released on October 26, 1948.

Sarringhaus signed with the Clippers again on October 29, 1948. He appeared in four games for the Clippers that year and scored three rushing touchdowns.

Sarringhaus played in seven games, starting four, for the Jersey City Giants of the AFL in 1949, scoring two rushing touchdowns. He then played in two games, starting one, for the AFL's Bethlehem Bulldogs that season as well.

Personal life Sarringhaus died on April 7, 1998, in Middletown, Ohio.