Ernest "Ernie" Becker (April 27, 1925 – December 29, 2007) was a Canadian football player who played for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He also played for the Montreal Alouettes, Toronto Balmy Beach Beachers and Toronto Argonauts in the 1940s.[1][2]
| Born: | April 27, 1925 Weimar Republic (Germany) |
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| Died: | December 29, 2007 (aged 82) Kenora, Ontario, Canada |
| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Halfback |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 194 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1951 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 1952–1954 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
Ernie Becker was also an accomplished diver and swimmer. In 1949, he broke the Junior Canadian Record for the 50 yard Free Style in 24.0 seconds flat. He also held the Senior 100 yard Freestyle in swimming and both the Junior and Senior diving titles. He was employed for 39 years as the swimming professional at the Winnipeg Winter Club.[2]
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