Ken Beck came out of Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana, his hometown. From there his career ran through college football at Texas A&M and the 1959 NFL Draft, where the Chicago Cardinals took him in the fourth round.
He was selected in the 4th round (No. 38 overall) of the 1959 NFL Draft. His professional career included 5 teams: Chicago Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders. He died on March 5, 2006.
Career highlights
- Second-team All-SWC (1958)
Honors as listed in Ken Beck's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Chicago Cardinals (1959)
- Green Bay Packers (1959–1960)
- Minnesota Vikings (1961)
- Toronto Argonauts (1961–1962)
- Saskatchewan Roughriders (1963)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Ken Beck go to?
Ken Beck played high school football at Minden High School in Minden, Louisiana (Webster Parish).
Is Ken Beck from Shreveport?
Ken Beck played high school football in the Shreveport–Bossier area, at Minden High School in Minden; he was born in Minden, Louisiana.
Where did Ken Beck play college football?
Ken Beck played college football at Texas A&M.
When was Ken Beck drafted?
Ken Beck was drafted in the 4th round, No. 38 overall, of the 1959 NFL Draft by the Chicago Cardinals.
What pro teams did Ken Beck play for?
Ken Beck's pro teams include Chicago Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Toronto Argonauts and Saskatchewan Roughriders.
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