01 / Biography
Life and background
Growing up in Roger’s household
Patrick grew up in a supportive home as Roger Hall’s son and enjoyed the family’s connection to football. USC was his dream school close to home.
Marriage and fatherhood
Patrick’s wife was Sarah, the mother of Patrick Hall Jr. Patrick Jr. was their only child.
Sarah
Sarah was warm, patient and grounded. She and Patrick Sr. met at college. She enjoyed writing.
Retirement and private life
Patrick retired after 1999 satisfied with his career and ready to move on. He focused on family and private life.
02 / Career & Football Identity
The player and the résumé
Patrick Sr. extends Roger’s branch into the modern era and becomes the direct family benchmark his son later measures against.
03 / Personality
The person behind the record
Patrick was quiet, steady and approachable in everyday life.
04 / Relationships
People in the record
05 / Legacy & Analysis
What the life and résumé mean
His résumé is strong without the statistical or postseason distortions of his son’s career.