Paul Theodis Gipson was an American professional football player who was a running back for four seasons with the Atlanta Falcons, Detroit Lions, and New England Patriots of the National Football League.
12 Facts About Paul Gipson
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Paul Gipson played running back and fullback while at the University of Houston.
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Paul Gipson was one of the first black athletes recruited by "UH".
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Paul Gipson is considered one of the greatest athletes in UH history.
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Paul Gipson was a second round draft pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1969 NFL draft.
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Paul Gipson was traded to the Detroit Lions in 1971 and went from Detroit to the New England Patriots in 1973.
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In 1974 Paul Gipson played in the World Football League with the Shreveport Steamer.
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Paul Gipson wore jersey number 0 because he maintained he was "starting all over again" after a bout with alcoholism.
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Paul Gipson often returned to the Houston Cougars football team to watch practice sessions and visit with coaching staff.
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In 1984 Paul Gipson was sentenced to three years prison time for a Harris County conviction of delivery of a controlled substance.
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Paul Gipson served time in the Texas Department of Corrections from August 15 to December 6,1984, when he was released on early parole.
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Paul Gipson had died of a heart attack at 38 years old.