Paul Cuba

Paul Cuba
No. 21[1]
Position:Tackle
Personal information
Born:(1908-06-12)June 12, 1908
New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:August 12, 1990(1990-08-12) (aged 82)
New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:New Castle
College:Pittsburgh
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Paul J. Cuba (June 12, 1908 – August 12, 1990) was an American professional football tackle who played three seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Pittsburgh.

Early life and college

Paul J. Cuba was born on June 12, 1908, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and attended New Castle High School there.[1] He lettered for the Pittsburgh Panthers football team in 1932.[1] He also played basketball and baseball for the Panthers.[2]

Professional career

Cuba signed with the Philadelphia Eagles on August 28, 1933.[3] He played in nine games, starting eight, during the 1933 season.[4] He appeared in ten games, all starts, in 1934.[4] Cuba played in ten games for the second straight season, starting eight, in 1935.[4] He became a free agent in 1936.[3]

Later life

Cuba died on August 12, 1990, in New Castle, Pennsylvania.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Paul Cuba". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  2. ^ "1935 Diamond Matchbooks - Paul Cuba". footballcardgallery.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  3. ^ a b "Paul Cuba NFL Transactions". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Paul Cuba". pro-football-reference.com. Retrieved December 3, 2024.