Papa Hall

J. Lewis "Papa" Hall Jr. (April 2, 1931 – September 15, 2010) was a college football player and track athlete; later an attorney and Chief circuit court judge. Hall was a prominent running back for the Florida Gators of the University of Florida,^[1] “recruited by every major Southern college.”^[2] Papa 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]

Papa Hall

Florida Gators
Position	Halfback
Personal information
Born:	(1931-04-02)April 2, 1931
Died:	September 15, 2010(2010-09-15) (aged 79) Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.
Career history
College	Florida (1952)
High school	Leon (Tallahassee, Florida)

See also

• List of University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame members