Paul Shields (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | January 31, 1976 Camp Springs, Maryland, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 238 lb (108 kg) |
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| College: | Arizona |
| Undrafted: | 1999 |
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Paul Lamont Shields Jr. was born on January 31, 1976. He is a former American football player. Paul played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He spent two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts. He also played for the Arizona Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.
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Paul Shields: A Football Journey
Early Life and College
Paul Shields started his college football career at Scottsdale Community College. He later transferred to the University of Arizona. There, he played for the Arizona Wildcats team.
Playing in the NFL
Paul Shields joined the Indianapolis Colts in 1999. He played with the Colts from 1999 to 2001. A running back's job is to run with the football. They try to gain yards for their team.
After his time with the Colts, Paul moved to other teams. He signed with the Arizona Cardinals on May 21, 2001. He was with the Cardinals for a short time.
In 2002, Paul joined the Kansas City Chiefs. He signed with them on January 16, 2002. He played for the Chiefs during that year.
Life After Football
Today, Paul Shields is a busy person. He has three children. He is also an entrepreneur, which means he starts and runs businesses. Paul is also a philanthropist. This means he gives his time and money to help others.
