He played college football for the University of Michigan from 1969 to 1971 under head coach Bo Schembechler.

He starred in both football, basketball, Baseball and Track at Chesaning High School, graduating in 1968.

[1] After his freshman year, Michigan head coach Bump Elliott retired and was replaced by Bo Schembechler.

During a 1972 pre-season game against the Buffalo Bills, Beckman tore cartilage in his knee while trying to tackle O. J.

"[1] Beckman returned from the knee surgery to play in two games for the Cardinals during the 1972 NFL season.

[1] The New Orleans Saints acquired Beckman on waivers from the Cardinals in October 1973,[7] but he failed the physical.

A lawsuit was filed over Beckman's broken foot, which he later recalled as follows: "I signed with the Saints, but I failed the physical ...

[8][9] During a September 1974 game against Portland, Beckman recovered a fumble and returned it 57 yards to the one-yard line.

[1][11] 2011 Engineering manager for Navistar Defense building and updating war fighters for the DOD.