Paul Cameron

Bio

A triple threat as a powerful rusher, passer and punter, Paul Cameron amassed 3,332 yards of total offense during his career, earning First Team All-America honors in 1952 and consensus laurels in 1953 at halfback. He finished third in the Heisman Trophy voting in 1953 and sixth in 1952. A three-time First Team All-Conference selection, he rushed for 1,451 yards and 19 touchdowns during his career while passing for 1,881 yards and 25 touchdowns. A two-time most valuable player for UCLA, he set seven school records, including most career touchdown passes (25), most total offense (3,332 yards) and most career touchdowns (44). Cameron led the conference in scoring with 12 touchdowns in 1953 as well as rushing with 134 carries for 672 yards. In 1951, he led the conference in total offense, rushing for 597 yards and passing for another 855 for a total of 1,452 yards and averaging 158.7 per game. On special teams, he returned nine kickoffs, averaging 20.2 yards per return, and he averaged 13.1 yards on 23 punt returns. He also punted, averaging 41.3 yards per punt in 1953, placing him third in the nation. On the opposite side of the ball, he played defensive back, leading the Bruins with four interceptions in 1953. UCLA went 21-6-1 during his three seasons in Westwood, including winning the Pacific Coast Conference in 1953 and appearing in the Rose Bowl against Michigan State. The Bruins finished No. 5 in the final 1953 AP Poll with an 8-2 record and No. 6 in 1952 with an 8-1 record. His No. 34 UCLA jersey has been retired, and he was a charter member of the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1984.

Career Highlights

• 1953 All - Conference
• 1953 Consensus All-America
• 1953 Heisman - Third
• 1952 All-Conference
• 1952 First Team All-America