Gene Breen

Joseph Eugene Breen is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League. He played college football for the Virginia [Tech Hokies football|Virginia Tech Hokies].

Early life

Breen was born Joseph Eugene Breen on June 21, 1941 in Crafton, Pennsylvania.

Career

Breen was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the 15th round of the 1963 NFL draft and played with the team during the 1964 NFL season. He had also been drafted in the sixteenth round of the 1963 AFL draft by the San Diego Chargers. Following his time with the Packers, he played two seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers and two seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
He played on the defensive line at the collegiate level at Virginia Tech and was awarded All Southern Conference honors. He also wrestled at Virginia Tech, where he won the Southern Conference Championship at Heavyweight division. Breen was elected to the List of [Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame inductees|Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame] in 2004.