Dr. Hiram Keith Beebe (March 16, 1921 – July 13, 1998) was an American professional

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who played one season with the

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of the

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(NFL). He was selected by the Giants in the 24th round of the 1943 NFL draft after playing

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Early life and college

Hiram Keith Beebe was born on March 16, 1921, in

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. He attended Anaheim High School in Anaheim. Beebe was a member of the

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from 1939 to 1942 and a three-year

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from 1940 to 1942.

Professional career

Beebe was selected by the

in the 24th round, with the 226th overall pick, of the 1943 NFL draft. He signed with the Giants in 1944. He played in five games during the 1944 season, totaling three interception for 26 yards on defense, seven punt returns for 206 yards, eight rushes for 12 yards, and one completion on three passing attempts for nine yards and one interception.

Personal life

Beebe was an ordained minister. He spent time as the "assistant to the dean of the chapel" at

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. In 1950, he was named an assistant coach for the

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freshman football team. Beebe was later a professor at his alma mater, Occidental College. He was also a professor at the Beirut College for Women in

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. He died on July 13, 1998, in

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References

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