Hall of Fame
Marin Thuerk played both basketball and football for the Flyers from 1948-1952. Thuerk is regarded as one of the most intense competitors ever to wear a Flyer football uniform.
Marty distinguished himself as a defensive end even though he played both ways. The 1949 team posted an 8-0-0 record, while winning the Badger-Illini Conference. The 1951 team went 7-1-0, won the Midlands Conference and went on to post a victory in the Corn Bowl. The 1948 team also captured the Badger-Illini Conference Title, while the 1950 team won the Midlands Conference Title.
Thuerk was voted All-Conference Defensive End in the Badger-Illini Conference in both 1948 and 1949. He was voted All Midlands Conference in 1952 and was elected to the All Catholic-All American Team the same year.
Thuerk is in Retail Sales with Old Style Brewing Company. He is married and the father of eight children. He also has five grandchildren.
