Paul Dekker

Paul Dekker
Dekker in 1953
No. 83, 75
Position:End
Personal information
Born:(1931-02-24)February 24, 1931
Muskegon, Michigan, U.S.
Died:May 8, 2001(2001-05-08) (aged 70)
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Muskegon (Michigan)
College:Michigan State (1949–1952)
NFL draft:1953: 3rd round, 27th pick
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Paul Nelson Dekker (February 24, 1931 – May 8, 2001) was an American professional football end who played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL) and the Washington Redskins of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Redskins in the third round of the 1953 NFL draft after playing college football for the Michigan State Spartans.