Tom Bettis
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Tom Bettis was a professional American football player and coach whose career spanned two decades. Born on March 17, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Bettis developed a passion for football early in life. He attended Purdue University, where he played college football as a linebacker. His performance at Purdue caught the attention of NFL scouts, leading to his

Tom Bettis was a professional American football player and coach whose career spanned two decades. Born on March 17, 1933, in Chicago, Illinois, Bettis developed a passion for football early in life. He attended Purdue University, where he played college football as a linebacker. His performance at Purdue caught the attention of NFL scouts, leading to his

Career Defensive Stats

NFL 1957-1962

Sacks

4.5

INT

1

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Career Timeline

1957-1961

Green Bay Packers (NFL)

Player

1962

Pittsburgh Steelers (NFL)

Player

1977

Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)

Head Coach

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Born Mar 17th, 1933

Died Feb 28th, 2015

Age 81 years old

Height / Weight 6' 2" 228 lbs

College Purdue

Position LB

Uniform #s 58 · 65

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