15 Facts About Paul Naumoff

Paul Peter Naumoff was an American football player.

Paul Naumoff played college football at the University of Tennessee from 1964 to 1966 and was selected as a consensus first-team All-American at the linebacker position in 1966.

Paul Naumoff played professional football in the National Football League as a linebacker for the Detroit Lions from 1967 to 1978.

Paul Naumoff was selected to play in the Pro Bowl after the 1970 season and was named the Lions' defensive most valuable player in 1975.

Paul Naumoff once played in 142 consecutive games for the Lions and missed only two games in 12 years with the club.

Paul Naumoff enrolled at the University of Tennessee and played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers football team under coach Doug Dickey from 1964 to 1966.

Paul Naumoff began as an offensive player in 1964 but was moved to defense in 1965.

In 1966, Paul Naumoff moved to linebacker after one of the team's starting linebackers, Tom Fisher, died in an automobile accident.

Paul Naumoff was awarded the game ball after the 1966 Gator Bowl.

Paul Naumoff played in the 1967 Chicago College All-Star Game and the 1967 Senior Bowl.

Paul Naumoff played 12 years for the Lions from 1967 to 1978.

Paul Naumoff was selected to play in the Pro Bowl after the 1970 season.

In 1975, Paul Naumoff had two interceptions and was voted by his teammates as the Lions' defensive most valuable player.

Paul Naumoff once played in 142 consecutive games for the Lions and missed only two games in 12 years with the club.

In July 1979, at age 33, Paul Naumoff announced his retirement as a player, citing a foot injury that had required two surgeries and posed the risk of permanent damage.