Tom E. Beer
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| Position: | Linebacker Running back | ||||
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| Born: | March 27, 1969 Bay Port, Michigan, U.S. | ||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 221 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| College: | Saginaw Valley St. Wayne St. | ||||
| NFL draft: | 1994 / round: 7 / pick: 215 | ||||
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Thomas E. Beer (born March 27, 1969) is a former National Football League (NFL) player.
Playing career
[edit]Beer played high school football at Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School, a consolidated high school in the thumb area of Michigan.[1] He went on to play college football for Saginaw Valley State University before transferring to Wayne State University.[2]
Beer was drafted in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.[3][4] He played fullback in 1994, and linebacker in 1995 and 1996.[2] During his time with the Lions, Beer was among the team leaders in special teams tackles. He started one game at strongside linebacker during the 1996 season.[5]
Beer's career ended following the 1996 season. Doctors had recommended retirement following a series of neurological testing.[5]
Personal life
[edit]Beer is not related to the earlier NFL player named Tom Beer.
Beer has participated in Lions alumni and charity events since his retirement.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Laker School District > Home". Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
- ^ a b "Tom Beer Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
- ^ "Detroit Lions | Draft History - 1990-1999". Archived from the original on June 22, 2010.
- ^ a b "PRO FOOTBALL NOTE". www.canoe.ca. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
- ^ "Detroit Lions Site: Lions Host Former Stars For Alumni Day Festivities". Archived from the original on September 26, 2004.
External links
[edit]- Tom E. Beer statistics at databasefootball.com
- Lions host former stars for alumni day festivities Archived September 26, 2004, at the Wayback Machine, www.DetroitLions.com
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