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Ernie Becker (Canadian football)

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Ernie Becker
Born:(1925-04-27)April 27, 1925
Weimar Republic (Germany)
Died:December 29, 2007(2007-12-29) (aged 82)
Kenora, Ontario, Canada
Career information
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Halfback
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight194 lb (88 kg)
Career history
As player
1951Saskatchewan Roughriders
19521954Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Ernest "Ernie" Becker (April 27, 1925 – December 29, 2007) was a Canadian football player who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He also played for the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers and Toronto Argonauts in the 1940s.[1][2]

Ernie Becker was also an accomplished diver and swimmer. In 1949, he broke the Junior Canadian Record for the 50 yard Free Style in 24.0 seconds flat. He also held the Senior 100 yard Freestyle in swimming and both the Junior and Senior diving titles. He was employed for 39 years as the swimming professional at the Winnipeg Winter Club.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Ernie Becker football statistics on StatsCrew.com".
  2. ^ a b "BECKER ERNEST - Obituaries - Winnipeg Free Press Passages".