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Guard Michigan

Height–6-5 Weight–267

Born–12-22-58,

Aurora, Ill.

Acquisition–Sixth-round draft choice in 1982.

1985 season–Started the first three games before being placed on the injured reserve because of surgery on his right knee Oct. 1.

Pro career–In his fourth year. . . . Steady performer at right guard, where he was a season-long starter in 1984. . . . Earned a game ball vs. New Orleans in 1984 after Payton broke Jim Brown`s NFL rushing record.

Collegiate, personal–Consensus All-America and Lombardi Trophy semifinalist after four years at Michigan. . . . Entered Michigan at 216 pounds and became an All-America Strength Team member. . . . Earned a business communications degree at Michigan. . . . Involved in the Red Cloud Athletic Fund and Brian Piccolo Cancer Research.

Becker`s pro stats

Total games–40: 1982 (5), 1983 (16), 1984 (16), 1985 (3); Total starts

–33: 1983 (14), 1984 (16), 1985 (3).