By Darin 
Born on November 18, 1934, Paul Wiggin became the definition of defensive consistency, first as a dominant “stopper” at Stanford and then as an “ironman” defensive end for the Cleveland Browns. A two-time First-team All-American and a College Football Hall of Fame inductee, Wiggin anchored the Stanford defense before launching a remarkable 11-year NFL career. His relentless play earned him two Pro Bowl selections and helped the Browns capture the 1964 NFL Championship. Dive into the legacy of one of the most durable and punishing defensive players of his era, who famously never missed a game during his time in Cleveland.
Stanford University product Paul Wiggin, a defensive tackle, was what we call today “a stopper,” as he punished any opponent who got in his way. The NFF states that Paul was a two-time first-team All-America selection and was invited to the East-West Shrine Game in 1956 and the Hula Bowl in 1957. Paul Wiggin was nominated for entry into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2005. Paul made it to the big leagues after League and spent his entire 11-year playing career as a defensive end with the Cleveland Browns, retiring following the 1967 NFL season.
Accolades and Football Accomplishments
College Career (Stanford University)
- College Football Hall of Fame Inductee (2005).
- 2x First-team All-American (1955, 1956).
- 2x First-team All-Conference/PCC (1955, 1956).
- Stanford Defensive Player of the Century (Fan Voting).
- Invited to the East-West Shrine Game (1956).
- Invited to the Hula Bowl (1957).
Professional Career (Cleveland Browns, 1957–1967)
- NFL Champion (1964).
- 2x Pro Bowl Selection (1965, 1967).
- Cleveland Browns Legend Inductee (2008).
- Played 146 consecutive regular-season games, a team record at the time of his retirement.
- Career Stats: Totaled 60.5 career sacks and 19 fumble recoveries.
- Team Honors: Named Browns’ Outstanding Defensive Player (1963), Browns’ Player of the Year (1966), and Cleveland Pro Athlete-of-the-Year (1967).