Did Paul Orndorff play football?

Paul Orndorff, who was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the 12th round of the 1973 NFL Draft out of Tampa, has passed away in Fayetteville, Georgia. Orndorff was 71.

What was Paul Orndorff signature move?

Paul Orndorff’s Piledriver: What made Orndorff’s piledriver any different from any other wrestler who did them. Ordorff use to pick up his opponent, jump high in the air and drive a wrestlers head and neck into the mat.

Who is Tate Orndorff father?

University senior Tate Orndorff has the big-bone build of his father, Dave, who was a two-sport standout in football and wrestling like his son.

What disease did Paul Orndorff have?

Travis Orndorff said Paul had been dealing with dementia, which he believes was caused by chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain condition caused by repeated head trauma. CTE can only be diagnosed posthumously. Several wrestlers have been diagnosed with CTE following their deaths.