Paul Squibb was a

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player.

Chattanooga

Squibb was a prominent

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for the Chattanooga Mocs of the

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, selected All-Southern in 1915. That year, he set a record with 5

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s in the game against Carson-Newman. He was inducted into the Chattanooga Hall of Fame in 1987. Before a game with his alma mater Washington & Jefferson, Chattanooga coach Johnny Spiegel said "I have the greatest fullback playing football today. He is Squibb and for the first time in weeks he will be in perfect condition Saturday. I know we have received several wallopings, but we are good and will demonstrate this to your satisfaction."

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