Tom E. Beer

For the Broncos and Patriots player of the 1960s and 1970s, see Tom Beer.
Tom E. Beer
Date of birth (1969-03-27) March 27, 1969
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
Career stats

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

  1. ↑ http://lakers.schooldesk.net/
  2. ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BeerTo20.htm
  3. ↑ http://www.detroitlions.com/team/history/draft-history/draft-history-1990-1999.html
  4. ↑ http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BeerTo20.htm
  5. ↑ http://www.canoe.ca/StatsFBP/BC-FBP-LGNS-LIONSBEER-R.html
  6. ↑ http://www.canoe.ca/StatsFBP/BC-FBP-LGNS-LIONSBEER-R.html
  7. ↑ http://www.detroitlions.com/document_display.cfm?document_id=355383


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