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Paul Giel was born on 29 February, 1932 in United States, is an American baseball player (1932–2002). Discover Paul Giel's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 70 years old?

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Age 70 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 29 February, 1932
Birthday 29 February
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Date of death 22 May, 2002
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Nationality United States

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Paul Giel Height, Weight & Measurements

At 70 years old, Paul Giel height is 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) and Weight 185 lb (84 kg).

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Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 185 lb (84 kg)
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Paul Giel Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Paul Giel worth at the age of 70 years old? Paul Giel’s income source is mostly from being a successful player. He is from United States. We have estimated Paul Giel's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1932

Paul Robert Giel (February 29, 1932 – May 22, 2002) was an American college football and professional baseball player from Winona, Minnesota.

He was an All-American in both sports at the University of Minnesota.

Giel attended the University of Minnesota, where he was a star single wing tailback for the Minnesota Golden Gophers football team.

While at Minnesota, Giel was a member of Phi Kappa, which later merged with Phi Kappa Theta fraternity.

During his career at Minnesota he rushed for 2,188 yards and had 1,922 yards passing.

1952

Giel received the Chicago Tribune Silver Football as the Big Ten's most valuable player twice, in 1952 and 1953, was named an All-American twice.

1953

Giel was the captain of the football team in 1953 that featured an upset of No. 5 Michigan for the Little Brown Jug.

That year, he was the runner-up to Johnny Lattner of Notre Dame for the Heisman Trophy.

His 1,794 votes received are the most by any player not to win the award.

He was United Press International's college player of the year and the Associated Press back of the year.

Giel was a pitcher for the Minnesota Golden Gophers baseball team.

He was selected to the 1953 College Baseball All-America Team by the American Baseball Coaches Association.

Giel was especially known for his speed and rapid cutting to change direction on the football field.

At 185 pounds he was not a power runner.

In the final game of the 1953 football season, Giel was clipped (tackled from behind while near the ball-carrier) on a kick return.

This illegal action by an opposing player led to a fifteen-yard penalty and a broken ankle that for many confirmed the belief that Giel was too slight to have a professional football career.

Despite this, the Canadian Football League (CFL) offered him $75,000 over three years.

Instead of professional football, after his collegiate days Giel pitched in the major leagues for the New York / San Francisco Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Minnesota Twins, and Kansas City Athletics.

He signed with the Giants for a $60,000 bonus, which was their highest ever at the time.

1962

After his retirement from baseball, Giel was a color commentator on Minnesota Vikings radio broadcasts from 1962 to 1969, and served as the University of Minnesota's Director of Athletics from 1971 to 1989.

1975

He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1975.

2002

Giel died following a heart attack on May 22, 2002.