Paul Dekker

At six foot five, Paul Dekker was a big target for Quarterbacks with big sure hands, though he was also noted for his outstanding blocking ability as an offensive end.  Dekker played college football at Michigan State, and then spent 1953 in the NFL with the Washington Redskins.  Dekker joined the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in 1956, and played seven seasons with the Tabbies, picking up four East All-Stars at offensive end (1958, 1959, 1960 and 1961).  There were no CFL All-Stars until 1962.    Dekker finished third in the East in receving twice, with 38 catches for 638 yards in 1958 and again 1961 with 37 catches for 578 yards.  Dekker's best year, however, was 1960 with 50 catches for 790 yards.  All of these numbers were done in 14 game seasons.

Games Played and Receiving
Team Year GP Rec Yds Avg Long TD
HAM 1956
27 477 17.7 61 2
HAM 1957
31 478 15.4 30 2
HAM 1958
38 638 16.8 46 5
HAM 1959
35 534 15.3 39 5
HAM 1960 14 50 790 15.8 60 6
HAM 1961 14 37 578 15.6 48 5
HAM 1962 14 16 223 13.9 24 0
1958 Topps Paul Dekker