Paul Kell
Number41
PositionTackle
Birth dateJuly 8, 1915
Birth placePrinceton, Indiana, U.S.
Death dateMay 18, 1977 (aged 61)
Death placeEau Claire, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height6 ft
Height in2
Weight lb217
High schoolNiles (MI)
CollegeNotre Dame (1935-1938)
Draftyear1939
Draftround8
Draftpick69
Pastteams
Highlights
Statlabel 1Games played
Statvalue 120
PfrKellPa20

Paul Ernest Kell (July 8, 1915 – May 18, 1977) was a player in the National Football League (NFL).[1]

Biography

Kell was born on July 8, 1915, in Princeton, Indiana.[1] He graduated from University of Notre Dame in 1939. He died on May 18, 1977, at Luther Hospital, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. He was survived by his wife, his four sons, and his five grandchildren.[2]

Career

Kell was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the eighth round of the 1939 NFL draft and played two seasons with the team.[3] As such, he was a member of the 1939 NFL Champion Packers.

He played at the collegiate level at the University of Notre Dame.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Paul Kell NFL Stats - Pro Football Archives"[dead link]
  2. ^ "Paul Kell". Eau Claire Leader-Telegram. May 19, 1977. – via Newspapers.com
  3. ^ "1939 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-27.
  4. ^ "Paul Kell Career Stats". NFL.com. Retrieved 2022-06-05.