Mike Marshall
Mike was destined to be an athlete for his dad, Mervyn “Si” Marshall, was one of Bedford best in football, basketball, and baseball. Mike followed his dad’s footsteps in football, but switched to wrestling and track and field
Mike earned three letters in football where he was an important player as a tight end and defensive end that accomplished a 22-1 two year record. The Harrisburg Patriot’s final ranking had the 1989 team number two in the state. As a senior, Mike caught 35 passes for 545 yards. Mike was named to the State AA First Team as a defensive end. Mike was also Altoona Mirror, Johnstown Tribune, and Bedford County First Team tight end and defensive end as a senior
In wrestling, Mike also did well earning three letters.
Grade W L F Boiling Springs District Regional’s State
10th 25 7 11 4th 2nd DNP —
11th 23 9 15 1st 1st 2nd DNP
12th 33 2 21 1st 1st 1st 4th
Total 81 18 47
In track and field, Mike earned two letters for putting the shot, running the hurdles, and running in the relays.
After graduation, Mike joined the United State Marines Corps. He competed on the All Marine Corps wrestling team. In 1992, Mike won the University Nationals Greco Roman Wrestling Championship held in Spokane, Washington.
In the fall of 1993, Marshall enrolled in college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), where he was three time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference 1st Team selection. Mike had 35.5 sacks which rank 2nd All Time at IUP. In 1993, IUP was NCAA Division II Runner-up. In 1996, Mike was a Division II All-American.
After graduation, Mike signed as a “Free Agent” with the New York Giants, but was released due to continued knee injury. Mike played eight year of Arena Football, earning All-Pro status five as an offensive and defensive linemen. Mike won the 2002 and 2003 National Championship while playing with the Ohio Valley Greyhounds.
God gave me the talent:
My family, Cessna’s, coaches and friends provided
the support; Football and Wrestling provided the challenge; I only needed to dream
Everyone has something that drives them to be the best. In my case, it was the desire to honor those that support me. To include; family, Cessna’s, Washington’s, coaches: Mr. McGee, Mr. Creps, Mr. Rogish, and teammates.
A special thanks to my brothers: Kevin and Chico for introducing me to sports and never allowing me to feel inferior to anyone.
Mike married Karen Cvrkel in 2003. Together they have three children: Aiden (15), Avery (13) and Lanie (11). The Marshall’s currently reside in the Richland School District.
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Mike was destined to be an athlete for his dad, Mervyn “Si” Marshall, was one of Bedford best in football, basketball, and baseball. Mike followed his dad’s footsteps in football, but switched to wrestling and track and field
Mike earned three letters in football where he was an important player as a tight end and defensive end that accomplished a 22-1 two year record. The Harrisburg Patriot’s final ranking had the 1989 team number two in the state. As a senior, Mike caught 35 passes for 545 yards. Mike was named to the State AA First Team as a defensive end. Mike was also Altoona Mirror, Johnstown Tribune, and Bedford County First Team tight end and defensive end as a senior
In wrestling, Mike also did well earning three letters.
Grade W L F Boiling Springs District Regional’s State
10th 25 7 11 4th 2nd DNP —
11th 23 9 15 1st 1st 2nd DNP
12th 33 2 21 1st 1st 1st 4th
Total 81 18 47
In track and field, Mike earned two letters for putting the shot, running the hurdles, and running in the relays.
After graduation, Mike joined the United State Marines Corps. He competed on the All Marine Corps wrestling team. In 1992, Mike won the University Nationals Greco Roman Wrestling Championship held in Spokane, Washington.
In the fall of 1993, Marshall enrolled in college at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), where he was three time Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference 1st Team selection. Mike had 35.5 sacks which rank 2nd All Time at IUP. In 1993, IUP was NCAA Division II Runner-up. In 1996, Mike was a Division II All-American.
After graduation, Mike signed as a “Free Agent” with the New York Giants, but was released due to continued knee injury. Mike played eight year of Arena Football, earning All-Pro status five as an offensive and defensive linemen. Mike won the 2002 and 2003 National Championship while playing with the Ohio Valley Greyhounds.
God gave me the talent:
My family, Cessna’s, coaches and friends provided
the support; Football and Wrestling provided the challenge; I only needed to dream
Everyone has something that drives them to be the best. In my case, it was the desire to honor those that support me. To include; family, Cessna’s, Washington’s, coaches: Mr. McGee, Mr. Creps, Mr. Rogish, and teammates.
A special thanks to my brothers: Kevin and Chico for introducing me to sports and never allowing me to feel inferior to anyone.
Mike married Karen Cvrkel in 2003. Together they have three children: Aiden (15), Avery (13) and Lanie (11). The Marshall’s currently reside in the Richland School District.
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Bedford County Sports Hall of Fame
Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Bedford County, Pennsylvania
Class of 2018