Martine Bercher

Education

Bercher attended the University of from 1962–1966, where he would become an All-American.

Career

Bercher played under Frank Broyles as a defensive back, and was a sophomore on the 1964 National Championship team Atlanta Falcons

Bercher was drafted in the sixth round with the 151st pick by the Atlanta Falcons in the 1967 Draft. He was with the Falcons for only the 1967 season.

Minnesota Vikings

This would be the Fort Smith natives" final year of professional football.

Catholic High School hired Bercher as a teacher and assistant football coach in 1969. Bercher would re-open his father-in-law"s restaurant and operate it for over 30 years until his death in 2005.

Achievements

• He was a member of the 1964 National Championship team that won the 1965 Cotton Bowl Classic, and was named to the University of All Century Team in 1994.

Membership

Bercher became a member of the Minnesota Vikings for 1968.