Paul Maguire - P/LB 1963-70

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Paul Maguire - P/LB

Paul McGuire was as versatile an athlete as there was. Playing WR in college (The Citadel), Paul led the nation with eleven touchdown receptions, and was an All-Southern Conference selection. Maguire landed in the American Football League in 1960 as an original member of the Los Angeles (later San Diego) Chargers. The 1963 trade that brought Paul to the Buffalo Bills was significant, not only for the player but also for the city. Following as exceptional eight-year stint as a linebacker and punter for the Bills (and a key component of AFL championship teams in 1964 and 1965),From 1964 through 1970, Maguire became arguably yhr best punter in team history, averaging 42.4 yards per kick while in Buffalo. In 1969 he averaged a team record 44.5 yards on 78 attempts. This was in an age without specialty players, as McGuire played and practiced each week in the demanding position of linebacker.
- Buffalo Sports Hall Of Fame - Career stats