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Tom E. Beer

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Tom E. Beer
Born: (1969-03-27) March 27, 1969 (age 55)
Bay Port, Michigan, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Fullback, Linebacker
CollegeSaginaw Valley State University
Wayne State University
NFL draft1994, round: 7
Career history
As player
1994–1997[1]Detroit Lions

Thomas E. Beer (born March 27, 1969) is a former National Football League (NFL) player.

Playing career

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Beer played high school football at Elkton-Pigeon-Bay Port High School, a consolidated high school in the thumb area of Michigan.[2] He went on to play college football for Saginaw Valley State University before transferring to Wayne State University.[3]

Beer was drafted in the seventh round of the 1994 NFL draft by the Detroit Lions.[4][5] He played fullback in 1994, and linebacker in 1995 and 1996.[3] 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.[6]

Beer's career ended following the 1996 season. Doctors had recommended retirement following a series of neurological testing.[6]

Personal life

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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

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  1. ^ "Transactions". NFL.com. Retrieved July 6, 2024.
  2. ^ "Laker School District > Home". Archived from the original on September 22, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
  3. ^ a b "Tom Beer Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  4. ^ "1994 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 31, 2023.
  5. ^ "Detroit Lions | Draft History - 1990-1999". Archived from the original on June 22, 2010.
  6. ^ a b "PRO FOOTBALL NOTE". www.canoe.ca. Archived from the original on January 15, 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "Detroit Lions Site: Lions Host Former Stars For Alumni Day Festivities". Archived from the original on September 26, 2004.
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