Date of birth: | December 16, 1945 |
Place of birth: | Houston, Texas, United States |
Career information | |
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Position(s): | TE/DE |
College: | Texas Southern |
NFL Draft: | 1970 / Round: 14th / Pick: 340th |
Organizations | |
As player: | |
1971 1973 1975–77 |
Pittsburgh Steelers New Orleans Saints Green Bay Packers |
Playing stats at DatabaseFootball.com |
Bert Askson (b. December 16, 1945) was a tight end and defensive end in the National Football League 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]