"Paul, starting his eighth season as a Red Sox coach, had a promising career until stricken with arm trouble. He fanned more than 120 in each of his first three minor league seasons. He had a great career ahead as a regular starting pitcher with Brooklyn when something snapped in his arm in 1924.
Back in the minors, Paul won 14 games each for York and Scranton before retiring. He left the coaching lines for a brief pitching stint in 1945.
Paul is known as the best batting practice pitcher in pro ball. He's so good at it, the Red Sox hired him away from the Yankees."
-1954 Topps No. 217
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