Tom E. Beer
Born: | Bay Port, Michigan | March 27, 1969
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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 in Bay Port, Michigan) is a retired 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 7th round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions.[3] He played fullback in 1994, and linebacker in 1995 and 1996.[2] During his time with the Lions, Beers was among the team leaders in special teams tackles. He started one game at strongside linebacker during the 1996 season.[4]
Beer's career ended following the 1996 season. Doctors had recommended retirement following a series of neurological testing.[4]
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.[5]
References[]
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-09-22. Retrieved 2012-09-10.
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: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ a b "Tom Beer Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
- ^ "Detroit Lions | Draft History - 1990-1999". Archived from the original on 2010-06-22.
- ^ a b "PRO FOOTBALL NOTE". www.canoe.ca.
- ^ "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
- 1969 births
- Living people
- Detroit Lions players
- Wayne State Warriors football players
- Saginaw Valley State Cardinals football players
- People from Huron County, Michigan
- American football linebacker, 1960s birth stubs