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Carl Beck

American football player

Died when: 65 years 251 days (788 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Carl Beck

Carl Linnwood Beck (August 8, 1897 – April 16, 1963) was a professional football player from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.After attending high school, Beck attended the West Virginia University, Bucknell University and Lafayette College.

He made his professional debut in the National Football League in 1921 with the Buffalo All-Americans.He played for the All-Americans for 1 year, before leaving the NFL.

He later returned to the NFL in 1925 as star with both the Pottsville Maroons and the Frankford Yellow Jackets.To date, he is considered by sports writers to be one of the greatest running backs ever developed in Pennsylvania.

When not playing football, Beck worked as a police officer for the Harrisburg Bureau of Police.


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