Background
Paschal was born in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Technical High School, where he played football and track.
Paschal was born in Atlanta, Georgia and attended Technical High School, where he played football and track.
He then played briefly at Georgia Technical before injuring his knee. After the injury, he left school and went to work as a railroad switchman in Georgia. After his knee healed, Paschal got a tryout with the New York Giants on the recommendation of the sportswriter Grantland Rice and eventually signed with New York in 1943 for $1,500.
He also led the league in rushing touchdowns both years, with ten in 1943 and nine in 1944.
Paschal was then traded to the Boston Yanks during the 1947 season and played through 1948, before retiring. He gained 2,430 yards with 28 rushing touchdowns for his career.