Doug Becker Explained

Doug Becker
Number:51, 52
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:27 June 1956
Birth Place:Hamilton, Ohio, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:220
College:Notre Dame
Draftyear:1978
Draftround:10
Draftpick:268
Pastteams:
Highlights:
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:9
Pfr:BeckDo20

Douglas James Becker (born June 27, 1956) is a former American football linebacker who played a single season in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills.

Early life

Becker was born in Hamilton, Ohio and he attended the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana where he played college football.

Football career

Becker was drafted in the 10th round of the 1978 NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Becker was among the final group of players waived by the Steelers in getting down to the 45-man roster limit. He was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears.[1] After appearing in the Bears' season opener he was cut by the team.[2] He was later picked up by the Buffalo Bills with whom he played the final eight games of the 1978 campaign.[3]

Work career

Doug Becker was the VP of Sales at RC Cola in Evansville, IN (local, family owned, beverage bottler) for 4 years. His "football" and "team like" mentality allowed him to excel greatly as a leader at RC Cola. Doug retired from RC Cola in 2015 to move back to his hometown and spend time with his new Grandbaby.

Notes and References

  1. News: Sheeley. Glenn. Redskins Foil Steelers, Nab Deloplaine, Maxson. December 20, 2011. Pittsburgh Press. August 30, 1978. D-1.
  2. News: Bears Sign Herron . December 20, 2011. . . September 7, 1978. 17.
  3. News: Player Changes . December 20, 2011. . . October 27, 1978. 21.