Marty Amsler

Charles Martin Amsler (October 26, 1942 – January 4, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL) for the Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, and Green Bay Packers. He played college football for the Evansville Purple Aces.

Early life Amsler went to Benjamin Bosse High School in Evansville, Indiana, and graduated in 1960. He graduated from University of Evansville in 1967.

In 1964, he was named to the All-Conference team of the Indiana Collegiate Conference at defensive end.

Professional career

Dallas Cowboys Amsler was selected in the 18th round (243rd overall) of the 1965 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

Chicago Bears Amsler signed as a free agent with the Chicago Bears in 1967 and played in fourteen games that season, registering one interception and one fumble recovered. He missed the 1968 season with a torn Achilles tendon.

Cincinnati Bengals Amsler was claimed off waivers by the Cincinnati Bengals on September 15, 1970 and played three games before being cut.

Green Bay Packers The Green Bay Packers signed Amsler to their taxi squad on October 18, 1970, before activating him in week six and playing him the rest of the season (9 games). He also played on special teams.

Denver Broncos (second stint) Amsler signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent in 1971, but was released on September 2. Throughout his entire NFL career he played in 37 games and started in 20. He lived in Evansville, Indiana and Mount Prospect, Illinois. While living in Mount Prospect, he was named to the board of directors for the satellite branch of the Franklin Boulevard Community Hospital proposed for just south of Wheeling.

Amsler died in Evansville, Indiana, on January 4, 2024, at the age of 81.