Paul Castner
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Paul Henry Castner (Lefty)
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 187 lb.
- School University of Notre Dame
- Debut August 6, 1923
- Final Game October 2, 1923
- Born February 16, 1897 in St. Paul, MN USA
- Died March 3, 1986 in St. Paul, MN USA
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Left-hander Paul Castner a former University of Notre Dame baseball and football star was signed by the Chicago White Sox during the 1923 season. He would appear in just six games, pitching ten innings with no decisions. This was the sum-total of Castner's professional baseball career. He never returned to the major leagues, and never pitched in the minors.
Paul attracted many major league scouts with many stunning pitching performances during his senior year at Notre Dame. On may 17, 1922, Paul threw a 4-0 no-hitter at the Purdue University nine, in front of 4,000 fans at Lafayette Park. He fanned seven and walked only one.
Castner's name is also found often in Notre Dame football records. He led the team in scoring with 62 points during the 1922 season, with eight touchdowns, two field goals and ten extra points. He also led in kickoff returns, with eleven for 490 yards for a 44.5 average, still the school record. He is also the career kickoff return leader, as his 767 yards were gained on a 36.5 per return average. On November 4, 1922, against Indiana University, Paul scored on touchdowns of 40, 35 and 46 yards from his fullback spot.
Paul was quite active during his student days. He served as President of his freshman class and President of the Advertising Club. He captained the baseball team and was considered the best hockey player in the school, scoring approximately two thirds of the team's 55 goals during the 1922 season. He was both Captain and Coach of the Irish Hockey Team.
