Paul Cuba Explained

Paul Cuba
Number:21
Position:Tackle
Birth Date:12 June 1908
Birth Place:New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:New Castle, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lbs:212
High School:New Castle
College:Pittsburgh
Pastteams:
Pfr:C/CubaPa20

Paul J. Cuba (June 12, 1908 – August 12, 1990) was an American 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]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paul Cuba . profootballarchives.com . 3 December 2024.
  2. Web site: 1935 Diamond Matchbooks - Paul Cuba . footballcardgallery.com . 3 December 2024.
  3. Web site: Paul Cuba NFL Transactions . profootballarchives.com . 3 December 2024.
  4. Web site: Paul Cuba . pro-football-reference.com . 3 December 2024.