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To: dfwgator

Gotta see if I can find video now. :)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don_Beebe

Beebe is well known for making one of the most memorable plays in Super Bowl history. It occurred during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXVII, after Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Leon Lett recovered a Buffalo Bills fumble. As Lett advanced the ball towards the end zone he began to celebrate prematurely by holding the ball out to his right side. Although the Bills were losing 52-17 at the time, a relentless Don Beebe streaked down the field and knocked the ball out of Lett’s hands just before the goal line.[4] The loose ball went through the end zone and out of bounds, causing a touchback and preventing a Dallas touchdown (which would have given them a Super Bowl-record 58 points). Beebe also caught 2 passes for 50 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown reception from Frank Reich earlier in the game.

Beebe has always been highly respected by players and coaches because of his strong work ethic and character. He was honored as an “Unsung Hero” in 1996 at the NFL Players Association Awards Banquet.


76 posted on 02/02/2014 10:29:16 PM PST by beaversmom
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To: beaversmom

Leon Lett is also known for his own icy Thanksgiving performance in the “No, Leon, No!” play


84 posted on 02/02/2014 10:36:53 PM PST by GeronL (Vote for Conservatives not for Republicans!)
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