George Bethune (gridiron football)


George Edward Bethune is a former American professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League, the World League of American Football, and the Canadian Football League. He played for the Los Angeles Rams of the NFL, the
Sacramento Surge of the WLAF, and the Sacramento Gold Miners and San Antonio Texans of the CFL. He played collegiately at the University of Alabama, where he became a member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity in 1987.

Professional career

Los Angeles Rams

Bethune was selected by the Los Angeles Rams in the seventh round of the 1989 NFL Draft. He was released on August 19, 1991.

Sacramento Surge

Bethune was selected by the Sacramento Surge in the first round of the 1992 World League of American Football Draft.

Houston Oilers

Bethune was signed by the Houston Oilers on July 7, 1992. He was released on August 31.

Green Bay Packers

Bethune was signed by the Green Bay Packers on February 24, 1993.

Sacramento Gold Miners

Bethune was acquired by the Sacramento Gold Miners from the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in a trade for defensive end Emanuel King on May 24, 1994.