Bert Askson was a tight end and defensive end in the National Football League

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 who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers

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, New Orleans Saints

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, and the Green Bay Packers

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. Askson was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 14th round of the 1970 NFL Draft

1970 NFL Draft

The 1970 National Football League Draft was held on January 27–28, 1970.-Player selections:-Round one:-Round two:-Round three:-Round four:-Round five:-Round six:-Round seven:-Round eight:-Round nine:-Round ten:...

as the 340th overall pick. Askson played professional football from 1971 to 1977, most notably with the Green Bay Packers from 1975 to 1977, playing in 42 games over 3 seasons.