Tom E. Beer
| Date of birth | March 27, 1969 |
|---|---|
| Career information | |
| Position(s) | Fullback, Linebacker |
| US college | Saginaw Valley State University Wayne State University |
| NFL draft | 1994 / round: 7 |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1994–1996 | Detroit Lions |
| Career stats | |
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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.[4] 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.[5]
Beer's career ended following the 1996 season. Doctors had recommended retirement following a series of neurological testing.[6]
Personal
Beer is not related to the earlier NFL player named Tom Beer.
Beer has participated in Lions alumni and charity events since his retirement.[7]
References
- ^ http://lakers.schooldesk.net/
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BeerTo20.htm
- ^ http://www.detroitlions.com/team/history/draft-history/draft-history-1990-1999.html
- ^ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BeerTo20.htm
- ^ http://www.canoe.ca/StatsFBP/BC-FBP-LGNS-LIONSBEER-R.html
- ^ http://www.canoe.ca/StatsFBP/BC-FBP-LGNS-LIONSBEER-R.html
- ^ http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=355383
External links
- Tom E. Beer statistics at databasefootball.com
- Lions host former stars for alumni day festivities, www.DetroitLions.com
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