About Ernie Becker
Lived 1925 – 2007 (aged 82). Ernie Becker was a Canadian canadian football player.
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.
Ernie Becker was also an accomplished diver and swimmer. In 1935, 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 Aquatics Director at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ernie Becker?
Canadian football player
When was Ernie Becker born?
Ernie Becker was born on 27 April 1925 in Weimar Republic.
When did Ernie Becker die?
Ernie Becker died on 29 December 2007 in Kenora.
What was Ernie Becker's occupation?
Ernie Becker was a canadian football player.
What nationality was Ernie Becker?
Ernie Becker was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ernie Becker (Canadian football)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ernie Becker. https://biography.guide/ernie-becker/
MLA: "Ernie Becker." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ernie-becker/.
Chicago: "Ernie Becker." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ernie-becker/.
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