Bert Askson: key obituary facts
Is Bert Askson dead? Yes. Bert Askson died on July 24, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: Bert Askson's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bert Askson known for?
He was an American football defensive end and tight end.
More about Bert Askson
Born: 16 December 1945.
Place of birth: Houston.
Gender: male.
Occupation: American football player.
Nationality: United States.
Education: Texas Southern University, Kashmere High School.
Bert Askson, an American football player who spent three seasons with the Green Bay Packers and also played for the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, died on July 24, 2026, at age 80.
Born in Houston on Dec. 16, 1945, Askson played college football for Texas Southern and was selected by the Steelers in the 14th round of the 1970 NFL draft.
A tight end and defensive end, he appeared in the NFL from 1971 to 1977, including 42 games with the Packers from 1975 to 1977.