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| Positions | Defensive end Tight end | ||||||||
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| Born | December 16, 1945 Houston, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 223 lb (101 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Kashmere (TX) | ||||||||
| College | Texas Southern | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1970: 14th round, 340th overall pick | ||||||||
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Bert Askson (born December 16, 1945) is an American former professional football player who was a tight end and defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers, New Orleans Saints, and Green Bay Packers. [1] He played college football for the Texas Southern Tigers and was selected by the Steelers in the 14th round of the 1970 NFL draft. Askson played in the NFL from 1971 to 1977, most notably with the Packers from 1975 to 1977, playing in 42 games over three seasons. [2]