Tom E. Beer
Born: | (1969-03-27) March 27, 1969 (age 55) Bay Port, Michigan, U.S. |
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Career information | |
Position(s) | Fullback, Linebacker |
College | Saginaw Valley State University Wayne State University |
NFL draft | 1994, Round: 7 |
Career history | |
As player | |
1994–1996 | Detroit Lions |
Thomas E. Beer (born March 27, 1969) is a former National Football League (NFL) player.
Playing career
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
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
- ^ "Laker School District > Home". Archived from the original on 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
- ^ a b "Tom Beer Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-03-31.
- ^ "Detroit Lions | Draft History - 1990-1999". Archived from the original on 2010-06-22.
- ^ a b "PRO FOOTBALL NOTE". www.canoe.ca. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.
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: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ^ "Detroit Lions Site: Lions Host Former Stars For Alumni Day Festivities". Archived from the original on 2004-09-26.
External links
- Tom E. Beer statistics at databasefootball.com
- Lions host former stars for alumni day festivities, www.DetroitLions.com
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