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Gary Eggler came out of Johnsonburg Area High School to play four years of football at AU and gained attention as one of the all-time great defensive players in Saxon history.
All-Conference defensive end for four seasons (1969-72), Gary twice was named Most Valuable Defensive Player and co-captain for three seasons.
In 1971 when the Saxons were undefeated winners of the Lambert Bowl (Eastern Small college Champions) Eggler was selected on the All-New York State small college football team of the NY State Sports Writers Association.
"My biggest thrill at AU," Eggler said, " was playing on the undefeated team from 1971 and accepting the Lambert Bowl trophy at the banquet in New York City."
Other honors at AU include: Outstanding College Athletes of America, Blue Key National Honor Society, American Chemical Society College Student Award, and American Institute of Chemists Award.
Eggler earned his D.M.D degree in Dentistry and Certificate in Periodontics at the University of Pittsburgh.
He is self employed as a periodontist in Indiana, PA. Eggler is a member of the board of directors of the YMCA and a member of the American Dental Association.
Dr. Eggler and his wife, Rebecca, have one daughter, Erika.
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