Paul Cleary (American football)

Paul Cleary
Cleary, circa 1947
No. 57, 53
PositionsEnd
Defensive end
Personal information
Born(1922-02-07)February 7, 1922
North Loup, Nebraska, U.S.
DiedJanuary 8, 1996(1996-01-08) (aged 73)
Laguna Beach, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Listed weight197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolSanta Ana (CA)
CollegeUSC
NFL draft1948: 10th round, 77th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career AAFC statistics
Receptions4
Receiving yards37
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Paul Hanson Cleary (February 7, 1922 – January 8, 1996) was a professional American football end in the All-America Football Conference (AAFC). A 10th round selection (77th overall pick) of the 1948 National Football League draft, he played two seasons for the AAFC's New York Yankees (1948) and Chicago Hornets (1949). He played college football for the University of Southern California Trojans (USC) after playing for Santa Ana College teams in 1941 and 1942.