New Orleans Saints linebacker Vince Biegel grew up on a cranberry farm in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. Here are photos of his family, their farm and the town.
Vince Biegel, son of Rocky and Jamie Biegel, was raised in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. There, his family runs the Dempze Cranberry Company. Rocky Biegel can be seen here holding a cranberry plant.
Rocky and Jamie Biegel show off their home in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Vince Biegel's uniform and action photo from his collegiate career at the University Wisconsin are proudly displayed in the Biegel home.
Rocky and Jamie Biegel stand proudly outside their home in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Accolades are proudly hung in the Biegel home.
Vince Biegel's award for High School Athlete of the Year in 2012
Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Snow covers the family cranberry farm "Dempze Cranberry Company" in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
The weight room in Lincoln High School where Vince Biegel trained for football.
Vince Biegel's high school uniform from the Lincoln High School Rapids.
The high school gym in Wisconsin Rapids
A State Runner-Up trophy and Vince Biegel's Player of the Year trophy is proudly displayed in Lincoln High School.
A State Runner-Up trophy and Vince Biegel's Player of the Year trophy is proudly displayed in Lincoln High School.
Vince Biegel's high school uniform from the Lincoln High School Rapids.
The high school helmet for the Wisconsin Rapids at Lincoln High School.
Jamie Biegel proudly displays her son's high school senior poster.
Lincoln High School where Vince Biegel attended grades 9-12
Vince Biegel's high school football coach, Tony Biolo.
Vince Biegel's helmet and jersey's are displayed from his high school in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.
Vince Biegel's high school football coach, Tony Biolo.
The small town of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, covered in snow.
Dairy Treat, a featured restaurant and family attraction in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Dairy Treat, a featured restaurant and family attraction in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Vince Biegel's college uniform displays proudly in the Biegel home
Vince Biegel's uniform displays proudly in the Biegel home
Throughout the playoffs NewOrleansSaints.com will be showcasing the hometowns of players to give fans a look at the communities and the people that influenced them. The fourth part of our series of photos essays is a look at where linebacker Vince Biegel grew up, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis..
The photo essay was shot by Stacy Revere, a New Orleans native who began his career covering the Saints, Pelicans and LSU before relocating to Milwaukee in 2016. In addition to daily assignments for NFL, NBA and MLB, assignments have also included both Winter and Summer Olympic Games, Olympic Trials, the Super Bowl, World Series and PGA Tour. His images have appeared worldwide in many publications and national advertising campaigns.
