Ken Beck (American football)

For the Australian rules footballer, see Ken Beck.

Kenneth Lee "Ken" Beck
Beck as a Texas Aggie
Born:(1935-09-03)September 3, 1935
Minden, Louisiana, U.S.
Died:March 5, 2006(2006-03-05) (aged 70)
Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Career information
Position(s)Defensive tackle
CollegeTexas A&M
NFL draft1959, round: 4, pick: 38
(by the Chicago Cardinals)
Career history
As player
1959–1960Green Bay Packers
Career highlights and awards

Kenneth Lee Beck (September 3, 1935 – March 5, 2006),[1] was a defensive tackle in the National Football League (NFL).[2] Beck played two seasons with the Green Bay Packers.[3] He was a member of the Western Division Champion Packers in 1960. Beck was chosen by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1961 Expansion Draft, but was released by team at the end of training camp.[4] He played for the Canadian Football League Toronto Argos from 1961 to 1962 under Coach Lou Agassi. Beck was one of only two men to have played for both Bear Bryant and Vince Lombardi.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Kenneth Beck". Mindenmemories.org. Archived from the original on February 4, 2012. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  2. ^ "Ken Beck". National Football League. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  3. ^ "Ken Beck". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 8, 2011.
  4. ^ Maxymuk, John (2003). Packers by the Numbers: Jersey Numbers and the Players Who Wore Them - John Maxymuk - Google Books. ISBN 9781879483903. Retrieved March 4, 2012.
  5. ^ All Time Roster - Argonauts Alumni Association Archived 2009-03-06 at the Wayback Machine


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