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Eugene "Gene" D. Berce

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  • Position: Guard
  • Height: 5'11''
  • Weight: 175 lbs.
  • Born: November 22, 1926

Marquette Career

One of the finest college players of his era, Eugene Berce led Marquette in scoring in 1945, 1947 and 1948, setting school records each year. In 1948, he finished fifth in the country in scoring and broke his own single-game scoring record with 35 points vs. Notre Dame. He was a member of the West Team in the ’48 East-West Game in New York. In addition, he was selected on the Converse and Helms All-America Teams as a senior. In 1961, he was named to Marquette University’s All-Time Team.

Professional Career

He played professionally with Oshkosh, Tri-Cities and the Milwaukee Hawks.

Personal Notes

  • Inducted into the Marquette Hall of Fame in 1980.
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