Paul Michael Guidry (born January 14, 1944) is a former college and professional American football player.
He played on an undefeated team at McNeese State University, and had an eight-year career in the AFL and NFL.
Guidry originally attended Louisiana State University as a freshman and then went into the army reserve for six months.
[1][2] After his active reserve service ended, Guidry attended McNeese State University.
[5] Breaux Bridge declared May 10, 1966 "Paul Guidry Day" in honor of his being drafted and signed by the Bills.
[6] During his career he had intercepted passes against AFL quarterbacks like future hall of fame player Joe Namath (New York Jets),[7] AFL MVP John Hadl (San Diego Chargers),[8] and two-time AFL player of the year Daryle Lamonica (Oakland Raiders),[9] but his career highlight was intercepting a pass thrown by Baltimore Colts great Johnny Unitas,[10][11] whom he idolized as a young teen.
Guidry has supported Golf Tournament For Cystic Fibrosis in Tennessee,[17][18] and was active with muscular dystrophy telethons in New York.