He played college football at USC from 1973 to 1977 and was a member of 1974 National Championship team.
He was named MVP of the 1977 Astro Bluebonnet Bowl, going 11-15 for 254 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Hertel also played for the Philadelphia Eagles, and was a member of their 1980 Super Bowl XV team.
Hertel had a career batting average of .312 as a three year starting infielder.
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