Paul Zaeske

Paul Allan Zaeske (December 4, 1945 – April 18, 1992) was an American professional football wide receiver who played two seasons with the Houston Oilers of the American Football League (AFL) and National Football League (NFL). He played college football at North Park University. He was also a member of the Houston Texans of the World Football League (WFL).

Paul Zaeske

No. 87, 82[1]
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1945-12-04)December 4, 1945 Sioux City, Iowa, U.S.
Died:	April 18, 1992(1992-04-18) (aged 46)
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Sterling (Sterling, Illinois)
College:	North Park
NFL draft:	1969: undrafted
Career history
Houston Oilers (1969–1970) Houston Texans (1974)
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Paul Allan Zaeske was born on December 4, 1945, in Sioux City, Iowa. He attended Sterling High School in Sterling, Illinois.^[1]

College career

Zaeske played college football for the North Park Vikings. He set an NCAA Division II record for receiving touchdowns in a game with eight on October 12, 1968 against North Central College.^[2]

Professional career

Zaeske played in eleven games for the Houston Oilers from 1969 to 1970.^[1]

Zaeske played for the Houston Texans of the World Football League in 1974 and caught two passes for 12 yards.^[1][3]

Personal life

Zaeske died on April 18, 1992.^[4]