Don Beebe Don Lee Beebe ( born December 18 , 1964 ) is a former American football wide receiver who played for the Buffalo Bills ( 1989 – 1994 ) , Carolina Panthers ( 1995 ) and the Green Bay Packers ( 1996 – 1997 ) of the NFL , and is considered one of the fastest players in NFL history . Early years . Beebe attended Kaneland High School in Kaneville , IL where he lettered in basketball , track and football . He was drafted by the Bills out of unheralded Chadron State College ( after transferring from Western Illinois University ) in the third round ( 82nd pick overall ) of the 1989 NFL Draft . He created a sensation at the 1989 pre - draft combine , posting times in speed and agility drills that were the marvel of the camp . Most of the coaches and staff were dumbfounded as to where he came from and how he got invited . Professional career . In his 9 NFL seasons , Don Beebe caught 219 passes for 3 , 416 yards , rushed for 28 yards , returned 81 kickoffs for 1 , 735 yards , and scored 25 touchdowns ( 23 receiving , 1 kickoff return , 1 fumble recovery ) . He appeared in six Super Bowls as a player ( XXV , XXVI , XXVII and XXVIII with the Buffalo Bills ; XXXI and XXXII with the Green Bay Packers ) , which is an NFL record that he shares with former Bills teammate Mike Lodish . While Buffalo lost its four consecutive title games , Beebe did win an NFL championship in his first year with the Packers ( Super Bowl XXXI ) . Beebe is well known for making one of the most memorable plays in Super Bowl history . It occurred during the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXVII , after Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Leon Lett recovered a Buffalo Bills fumble . As Lett advanced the ball towards the end zone he began to celebrate prematurely by holding the ball out to his right side . Although the Bills were losing 52 - 17 at the time , a relentless Don Beebe streaked down the field and knocked the ball out of Lett ' s hands just before the goal line . The loose ball went through the end zone and out of bounds , causing a touchback and preventing a Dallas touchdown ( which would have given them a Super Bowl - record 58 points ) . Beebe also caught 2 passes for 50 yards , including a 40 yard touchdown reception from Frank Reich earlier in the game . Beebe has always been highly respected by players and coaches because of his strong work ethic and character . He was honored as an " Unsung Hero " in 1996 at the NFL Players Association Awards Banquet . Post - retirement . In 1998 , Beebe founded House of Speed , LLC , a company that specializes in training athletes in the essentials of top performance , speed and character . House of Speed began franchise operations in 2006 and has locations in eleven states . Beebe also works with several professional , collegiate and amateur sports organizations in the area of speed , including the Chicago Bears , the St . Louis Rams , the University of Illinois Fighting Illini and Club Fusion Volleyball . In 2004 , Beebe began coach ing varsity football for Aurora Christian School in Aurora , IL . He led the Aurora Christian Eagles to the school ' s first State Championship appearance in 2008 , where the team finished as 4A state runner - up after losing to Bloomington Central Catholic 37 - 28 . Three years later Beebe and the Eagles returned to the finals , this time winning the 2011 IHSA Class 3A State Championship after a 34 - 7 win over Mt . Carmel . In 2012 , Beebe lead the Eagles to a second straight IHSA Class 3A State Championship by defeating Tolono - Unity 42 - 12 . Beebe has also written a book with Denise Crosby titled , " Six Rings from Nowhere " .