11 Facts About Paul Christman

Paul Joseph Christman was an American football player and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame.

Paul Christman was drafted in the second round of the 1941 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals.

Paul Christman was a two-time All-American, and led the nation in touchdown passes in 1940.

Paul Christman was Missouri's all-time leading passer until 1976, when he was surpassed by Steve Pisarkiewicz.

Paul Christman played six seasons in the National Football League, from 1945 to 1950.

Paul Christman was a member of the so-called "Dream Backfield", which led the Chicago Cardinals to victory in the 1947 NFL Championship Game.

Paul Christman called Super Bowl I with Gowdy for NBC in January 1967.

Paul Christman called the collegiate Orange Bowl game for several years, teaming with Boland, Scott, and Gowdy.

Paul Christman died at age 51 in 1970 in Lake Forest, Illinois, from a heart attack.

Paul Christman had a history of heart trouble and was admitted to the hospital, where he died less than two days later.

Paul Christman was buried at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, and was survived by his wife Inez and three adult children.