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Phil Ertl

  • Class
    1988
  • Induction
    2013
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Phil Ertl held the line during college.  He was a defensive lineman who led the football team to a national championship in 1985 and a conference championship in 1986.  During his four years on the team, 1983-86, the squad lost only eight games.  Three games lost during his junior and senior years were by a total of three points. 

He was named to the 1985 NAIA Division II All-America Second Team and to the 1986 NAIA Division II All-America First Team.  Ertl recorded 110 tackles in 1986 and nine quarterback sacks.  He earned All-WIAC honors in 1985 and 1986. 

The four-year letter winner graduated in 1988, majoring in physical education.
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