Born: | Bay Port, Michigan, U.S. | 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 | |
1994–1997 [1] | Detroit Lions |
Thomas E. Beer (born March 27, 1969) is a former National Football League (NFL) player.
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]
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]
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Born: | Bay Port, Michigan, U.S. | 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 | |
1994–1997 [1] | Detroit Lions |
Thomas E. Beer (born March 27, 1969) is a former National Football League (NFL) player.
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]
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]
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