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Don Lee Beebe (born December 18, 1964 in Aurora, Illinois) is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills (1989-1994), Carolina Panthers (1995) and the Green Bay Packers (1996-1997) of the NFL. He was drafted by the Bills out of Chadron State College (after transferring from Western Illinois University) in the third round (82nd pick overall) of the 1989 NFL Draft. He went to Kaneland High school where he enjoyed Basketball more than football. His wife, Dianna, gave birth to Amanda, Chad, and Caitlin Beebe. Amanda Beebe is a junior at Aurora Christian High School where she played her 2nd year of volleyball. Both for varsity as the libero. Dianna, Don and all their children are very athletic in many ways.
He is perhaps best known for one of the more memorable moments in Super Bowl history. While with the Bills during their rout at the hands of the Dallas Cowboys in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXVII, Cowboys defensive tackle Leon Lett recovered a fumble and was preparing to return it for a touchdown. Lett began celebrating prematurely, and though the Bills were down 52-17 at the time, a relentless Beebe streaked across the field and knocked the ball out of Lett's hands, preventing the touchdown, and regaining possession of the ball on the touchback. Beebe also caught 2 passes for 50 yards, including a 40 yard touchdown reception from Frank Reich earlier in the game.
Don Beebe was a member of six Super Bowl teams, including four appearances with the Buffalo Bills (Super Bowl XXV, Super Bowl XXVI, Super Bowl XXVII and Super Bowl XXVIII) and two with the Green Bay Packers (Super Bowl XXXI and Super Bowl XXXII). Beebe won his first World Championship with the Packers at Super Bowl XXXI. Beebe has always been highly respected by fellow 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.
In his 9 NFL seasons, Beebe caught 219 passes for 3,416 yards, rushed for 28 yards, returned 81 kickoffs for 1,735 yards, and scored 25 touchdowns (23 receiving, 1 kickoff return, 1 fumble recovery).
He now operates "Don Beebe's House of Speed," where he trains athletes. During his career, he ran a 4.21 40 yard dash, a 4.3 in full pads, and is still considered one of the fastest players in NFL history.
There is a street in Aurora, Illinois named after him. He also coaches varsity football for Aurora Christian School.







