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Hall of Fame

Paul Purta

  • Class
    1967
  • Induction
    1995
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Member of the Wilkes football team during its 32 game win streak...four year letterwinner...played both halfback and linebacker...also handled kickoffs, extra points, and field goals...two time MAC All-Star...named MVP of the MAC in 1966 after rushing 60 times for 312 yards in four touchdowns, catching three passes for 102 yards and two touchdowns, and intercepting one pass...two time selection to Associated Press All-State team in 1965 and 1966...rushed for 1,269 career yards and scored 126 points...voted to Wilkes Football All-Time Greats team as halfback.
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