Vern Oech
American football player (1913-1972)
Vernon Milton Oech (May 31, 1913 – December 13, 1972) was an American professional football player. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 1936 NFL draft. He played two seasons with the Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was also a member of two collegiate national champion teams at the University of Minnesota.
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