Bert Askson

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Bert Askson
No. 76, 89, 88
Position: Defensive end
Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1945-12-16) December 16, 1945 (age 78)
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:223 lb (101 kg)
Career information
High school: Kashmere (TX)
College: Texas Southern
NFL draft: 1970  / Round: 14 / Pick: 340
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:5
Receiving yards:78
Receiving TDs:1
Player stats at PFR

Bert Askson (born December 16, 1945) is a former tight end and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and the Green Bay Packers. [1] Askson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round of the 1970 NFL Draft as the 340th overall pick. Askson played professional football from 1971 to 1977, most notably with the Green Bay Packers from 1975 to 1977, playing in 42 games over 3 seasons. [2]

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References

  1. "Packers.com - Bert Askson". Packers.com. Retrieved July 12, 2008.[ dead link ]
  2. "Bert Askson Statistics". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved July 12, 2008.