Papa Hall
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PositionHalfback
BornApril 2, 1931
DiedSeptember 15, 2010 (aged 79)
Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.
Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.
High schoolLeon (Tallahassee, Florida)
| Profile | |
|---|---|
| Position | Halfback |
| Personal information | |
| Born | April 2, 1931 |
| Died | September 15, 2010 (aged 79) Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school | Leon (Tallahassee, Florida) |
| College | Florida (1952) |
J. Lewis "Papa" Hall Jr. (April 2, 1931 – September 15, 2010) was a college football player and track athlete, and later an attorney and chief circuit court judge.
He was a prominent running back for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida,[1] "recruited by every major Southern college."[2] Hall and fellow backs Buford Long and Rick Casares were part of the Gators' winning backfield during the team's 8–3 season in 1952. Hall was its leading rusher.[2] Hall was also an NCAA national champion high jumper in track and field.[3] After college, he decided against a professional football career. Hall ran for ninety-four yards in the team's 14–13 Gator Bowl victory on New Year's Day 1953.[4][5]
