Shawn Beals

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Shawn Beals
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Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1966-08-16) August 16, 1966 (age 56)
Walnut Creek, CA
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:178 lb (81 kg)
Career information
High school:Pittsburg (CA)
College: Idaho State
Undrafted: 1988
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Shawn E. Beals (born August 16, 1966) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at Idaho State from 1985 to 1987. He then played professional football in National Football League (NFL). He began with the Miami Dolphins during the 1988 pre-season. [1] He was released by the Dolphins prior to the start of the regular season and was picked up by the Philadelphia Eagles. [2] He appeared in 13 games for the Eagles during the 1988 season. [3] He spent the 1989 season on the Washington Redskins' practice squad. [2] He then moved to the Canadian Football League (CFL), [4] spending three seasons with the Calgary Stampeders from 1990 to 1992 and one season with the Baltimore CFLers in 1994. He appeared in 49 games in the CFL with 136 receptions for 2,071 yards and nine touchdowns. [5]

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References

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  2. 1 2 Murray Rauw (September 19, 1990). "Slotback received lessons: Stamps' Beals played for variety of top NFL coaches". Calgary Herald. p. F3 via Newspapers.com.
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