Joe Berger

Inducted October 12, 2018

Joe Berger, a 13-year NFL veteran, donned a Michigan Tech uniform from 2001-04. He racked up a number of accolades his final two seasons, including being named a First Team All-American, Second Team All-American, Third Team All-American, and CoSIDA First Team Academic All-American. He was also twice named the GLIAC Offensive Lineman of the Year and twice an All-GLIAC First Team selection.

The Huskies went to the NCAA Playoffs for the first time ever after finishing as GLIAC Co-Champions in 2004 and played against Grand Valley at Michigan Stadium in the "Bash at the Big House." Berger was also a four-time GLIAC All-Academic, twice Tech's offensive lineman of the year, and received the Bill Hauser Memorial Award as the top spring player and the Harold Meese Sportsmanship Award recipient.

The Newaygo, Michigan native was picked in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft by the Carolina Panthers and appeared in 145 career games with the Carolina Panthers (2005), Miami Dolphins (2005-06), Dallas Cowboys (2006-08), Miami Dolphins (2009-10), and Minnesota Vikings (2011-17). He retired this offseason, making his final NFL appearance in the NFC Championship Game.