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After the conclusion of the 1971 season, Bertier was involved in an automobile crash that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Despite this injury, Bertier attended Northern Virginia Community College and remained an active athlete, participating in the Paralympics. [2]
26 paź 2024 · In real life, Gerry Bertier was injured in a motor vehicle accident and was paralyzed from the waist down for the rest of his life. However, the accident came after the state championship, in which Gerry Bertier played, rather than before (via ESPN).
18 sty 2024 · Today in 1971, Gerry Bertier, captain of the undefeated T.C. Williams Titans football team, was paralyzed ina car crash. He later became advocate for people with disabilities. @TCWTitans #ALXDayInHistory pic.twitter.com/s1X1pyVH5s
29 mar 2022 · His incredible football career came to an in 1971 after a car crash paralyzed him from his chest downward. Almost a decade after the first crash that ended his football career, his car was hit by a drunk driver in December 1981, resulting in his death at the age of 27.
Gerry Bertier was paralyzed after the 1971 highschool football season, but his life was far from over. Here, Gerry's mom Jean Bertier recounts her son's accident, his recovery, and the inspiration that he was to her and so many others.
Gerry Bertier’s changed after he was involved in an automobile accident that left half of his body paralysis. While this greatly affected his career, the sportsman began participating in the ...
7 gru 2022 · Sadly, the real-life Bertier was paralyzed in a car accident, but it happened after the championship game, which he was able to play in.
