Paul Neely Moore (January 23, 1918 – May 7, 1975) was an

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player. A native of

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, Moore attended York High School and

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, both in South Carolina. For three years, he played at the blocking-halfback position for the

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team. Presbyterian coach Walter A. Johnson recommended that

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coach

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sign Moore. Clark invited Moore for a tryout, and Moore impressed. He played for two seasons as a blocking back and linebacker for the Lions. He appeared in 15 games during the 1940 and 1941 seasons.

References

1918 births 1975 deaths People from Okeechobee, Florida American football linebackers Presbyterian Blue Hose football players Detroit Lions players Players of American football from Florida {{runningback-1910s-stub