Oops, we were unable to send the email. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. George Price Funeral Home 1400 Ave J, Levelland (806) 894-3131 Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home 202 South Bois D'Arc, P.O. At the time, I could not reconcile the apparent inconsistency. George Sauer really had no choice in the trajectory his life would take for its first 27 years, because he was offered a football scholarship to the University of Texas on the day he was born. F. J. Corrigan/Steinbauer Funeral Service. Checkout the latest stats for George Sauer. The few people who took the effort to get to know him soon learned he was one of the most intelligent and interesting people they had ever met. Rollins Funeral Home is located at Eastman GA. William (Billy) J. Sauer, Jr., 39, of Milwaukee, was granted the breath of peace and infinite new life on July 9, 2021. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. And thats how it happens. This browser does not support getting your location. John was a 1959 graduate of Scecina Memorial High School. Sauer expressed his misgivings about the football life in an article in The Times in 1983. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. On a writers journey. George Sauer, who as a wide receiver for the Jets played a pivotal role in the teams stunning victory in Super Bowl III, and who later quit professional football because he considered it dehumanizing, died on Tuesday in Westerville, Ohio. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. Sauer was another. Write your message of sympathy today. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. He enjoyed watching old shows such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show, and I Love Lucy. View Cemetery. And the son who can barely walk and cant even speak yet can catch the ball. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Learn more about managing a memorial . After work, and in his free time, he wrote. OBITUARY Daniel Eastman March 25, 1944 - January 4, 2023. And then the son can throw the ball. Or hit the baseball, or whatever the thing may be, and so on and so forth. I enjoyed the friendships I made. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. 1967 AFL - JOE NAMATH to GEORGE SAUER highlights / TD touchdown vs. Buffalo Bills NFL and AFL Highlights 88 subscribers 3.6K views 3 years ago Raw footage of a 47-yard Joe Namath to George. and then the N.F.L. The shifty slot receiver who walked away from the game at the age of 27 died from congestive heart failure and complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 69. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. He is the writer and producer of the book and podcast Welcome to the Machine, available on most podcast platforms. The pretty girls in school like you. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 - February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. George G. Sauer, 74 years old, a veteran coal miner, who celebrated his golden wedding anniversary only three weeks ago, died at his home, 1807 West Lincoln street, at 1:25 a.m. Tuesday. I never liked the hatred in football. "It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. In spite of his disillusionment about playing professional football, Sauer returned to play for the New York Stars of the World Football League in 1974. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBruzdzinski Funeral Home. Whether that comes in the form of small, personal touches to a funeral, like certain music, flowers, dcor and more, to specialized services . Sorry! https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262995/george-sauer. Power forward Ikechukwu Eke commits to Marquette's 2017 recruiting class, On the Trail Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Sauer left professional football in 1937 and coached at the University of New Hampshire from 1937 to 1941, compiling a record of 22-18-1. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. He retired from the N.F.L. Try again. Drag images here or select from your computer for George Sauer Jr. memorial. Pretty soon, if you are the son, you dont even think about whether you like it or not; you just do it, because it has almost become your entire identity. Bottom: Associated Press. Watching how football is played now in which every single achievement on the field is ridiculously celebrated, as if human experience scales no greater heights it is hard not to wonder how much of this is compensatory, a high-pitched attempt to disguise the inhumanity of football. You live forever in our hearts. This allowed Sauer to step up and deliver perhaps his most important performance as a Jet. Missed and loved by, Your family X. Brewers try for sweep of Nationals, Racing Beat Like so many other decisions up to that point, and like so many others, that decision had already been made for him. [5] Sauer remained with the Jets until 1969 when he was named general manager of the Boston Patriots. Sauer, who played for the Jets from 1965-70, had a couple of state connections. The words he used were not ambiguous. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Josephs Catholic Church. If that's the case, wouldn't it be healthier to just hit your head against a padded wall? This is how boys like the one in this story, my former teammates, and me, are created. George Jr. played from 1966 to 1970 for the New York Jets; he is shown on a 1969 Glendale stamp. Published by Bay City Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2021. The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. Journal Sentinel sports columnist Bob Wolfley offers his take on the local and national sports scene. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? Navy Team His Most Memorable. Then he did something that almost nobody had done before and astonishingly few have done since: He opened up about just how awful it was to play professional football. He had been ill only four weeks, having felt the first attach of senility shortly before the wedding anniversary celebrations. There is a problem with your email/password. And in practice its a very subtle thing. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. It starts flowing in from neighbors, other parents, teachers, coaches, and other kids. Married her husband George Sauer in 1952. His sister, Dana Keifer, confirmed the death, saying the cause was congestive heart failure. Sauer caught two key passes, each converting first downs, on the Jets' only touchdown drive of the game. [4] Sauer remained at Baylor as Athletic Director until 1960 when he became the first General Manager of the New York Titans of the American Football League. In the inception in the very earliest of days this is how it happens. Not surprisingly, the younger Sauer was a standout football player at Waco High School. Instead the system the power structure of the coaches and the people who run the game works to mold you into something they can manipulate.". Middleton gets first-hand look at global game in Australia, Golf Beat In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business. When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent, he said in an interview. The irony is, in most cases there is nothing malicious in it at least in the beginning although the results can consume many years of the childs life and continue into early adulthood. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. at the end of the 1970 season at 27, at the peak of his career (though he would return briefly to the game with short-lived rival leagues). Even in the pros, you were told when to go to bed, when to turn your lights off, when to wake up, when to eat and what to eat. In a 1972 article in the Tuscaloosa News, Sauer discussed his choice to leave the sport. 81, passed away February 28, 2023. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Thats how it happens to hundreds of thousands of young men in America, and its how it happened to the man on aisle 7, George Sauer Jr. He also received an Associate of Arts Degree in June 1978. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Photo George Sauer in 1969.Credit Associated Press. He was 69. GEORGE SAUER OBITUARY Sauer George H. Sauer Jr, 69, formerly of Waco, TX, passed away May 7, 2013 at Manor Care Health facility in Westerville, OH, following a lengthy battle with. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Anyone can read what you share. Even in the pros, you were told when to go to bed, when to turn your lights off, when to wake up, when to eat and what to eat. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. He finished with 29 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. Box 1573, Forney Smith Funeral Home 128 East 5th Street, Flatonia (361) 865-3311 Goodnight Funeral Home Goetz Funeral Home Restwood Funeral Home 1038 WEST PLANTATION DR, CLUTE Sparkman-Crane Funeral Home I enjoyed the competition. You even have to live and eat together like you were in a boys camp. Career [ edit] Sauer attended the University of Nebraska where he was an All-American halfback under Dana X. Bible from 1931-1933. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In Christ: Dave and Carol Anderson. "Pro football does not do what it claims to do," Sauer said when he retired from the National Football League. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Edward John Sauer Jr., 84, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at St. Vincent Heart Center. Get email updates about George Sauer, Jr. delivered directly to your inbox. And still others are able to move beyond the affliction, but its remnants somehow remain for the rest of their lives. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 12, 1933 - I know the father does this because my father did it with me, and I confess that I did it with my sons. George H. Sauer, a former college football coach who served as general manager of the New York Titans and later as the first director of player personnel for their successor, the New York Jets, died on Saturday at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Waco, Tex. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Land Trust http://www.adirondacklandtrust.org/Donate/. GEORGE SAUER OBITUARY GEORGE A. SAUER JR. age 79 beloved husband of Betty Jane (nee Madsen) for 57 years; loving father of Norma Jean Hydock (John) and Ronald (Julie); grandfather of. That was the hapless 1948 Navy squad, which took on an undefeated Army team and fought the mighty Cadets to a 21-21 tie. Sign up for service and obituary updates. How many possibilities are simply forfeited? George Henry Sauer Jr. (November 10, 1943 May 7, 2013) was an American football wide receiver who played six seasons for the American Football League's New York Jets, and later played in the World Football League. George H. Sauer, a former college football coach who served as general manager of the New York Titans and later as the first director of player personnel for their successor, the New York Jets,. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. George Sauer. George Sauer, who as a wide receiver for the Jets played a pivotal role in the team's stunning victory in Super Bowl III, and who later quit professional football because he considered it. There was an error deleting this problem. He was born November 6, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late John and Athaleen Harlan Kiesel. He walked away from the money, from everything, because it was too painful for him.. Sauers Super performance in Super Bowl III was the greatest of any pass catcher until Lynn Swanns spectacular show in 1976, and yet he played only two more seasons after that, retiring at 27, too young by even the merciless standards of the NFL. George Sauer Jr. would later observe, We had about thirteen trees in our backyard when I was a kid in Waco, Texas. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. His father, George Sr., had played for the Longhorns coach, Dana X. Bible, at the University of Nebraska in the early 30s. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). May 23, 2021 He spent the next two years as general manager of the Boston Patriots, and four as the team's regional scout in the Southwest. [2] After he completed his military service, he coached for two years at University of Kansas, he compiled a 1532 (.786) record, winning the conference title in each season. He was a.. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church 456 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH. A few thoughts: George Sauer had the heart and soul of a poet. He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. There is little real freedom. See the article in its original context from. "After years of this kind of living, what else can you be but an adolescent? He was 52 years old. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. He played for the Jets in the A.F.L. Other parents like you. My dad would throw the ball to me close to the trees and Id bounce off of them after I caught it. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He played for the Jets in the A.F.L. You even live and eat together like you are in a boys camp.. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Lillian, son George Sauer Jr., and daughter, Dana. We have set your language to FLORHAM PARK, N.J. George Sauer had a huge day in the biggest game in New York Jets. Make sure that the file is a photo. He was great at carrying the ball and he was one of the best on defense. [8], Sauer was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame as a player in 1954 and in 1998 was inducted into the University of New Hampshire Wildcats' Hall of Fame. An email has been sent to the person who requested the photo informing them that you have fulfilled their request, There is an open photo request for this memorial. Albert George Sauer The Rev. SAUER, Edina Welsh Nov. 25, 1962 - Oct. 29, 2022 Our beloved Edina Welsh Sauer went to rest with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 29, 2022. All are welcomed to attend. Try again later. Sauer broke through for his best season in 1967 when he led the AFL with 75 receptions, and his 1,189 receiving yards was second in the AFL behind his teammate Maynard. 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[9], For his son, the American football wide receiver, see, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Sauer&oldid=1135684894, Career statistics and player information from, This page was last edited on 26 January 2023, at 05:25. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of George Sauer of Essex, Maryland, who passed away on May 23, 2021, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. George M. Sauer, Jr. (Major U.S. Army, Retired) died peacefully in Aurora, Ohio on December 25, 2016 at the age of 93. Failed to delete memorial. His eight receptions and 133 yards led all receivers in that game. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. How many avocations are delayed? Parents, pay heed. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. People like you because youre good at throwing around the ball. [7], Sauer died in 1994 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. In 1969, he helped the Jets win Super Bowl III. He died on May 7, 2013, in Westerville, Ohio, of congestive heart failure, having suffered from Alzheimer's disease.[2]. Let others know about your loved one's death. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. burial type, casket, head stone, cemetery accommodations, etc.) They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. Even in the pros, you were told when to go to bed, when to turn your lights off, when to wake up, when to eat and what to eat. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. The rationale is that this is just a surrogate war and a harmless way to let out our natural aggressive instincts. Search above to list available cemeteries. In five of the six seasons Sauer played for the Jets, Sauer either led or tied for the lead in receptions. His writing has also been featured in Sports Illustrated, Task & Purpose, and the Human Development Project. His life on this earth ended February 3, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. At 6 feet 2 inches and 195 pounds, he was an outstanding receiver at the University of Texas, where he gave up premedical studies because he did not have time for both that and football. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. [2] In a 1971 interview with the Institute for the Study of Sport and Society, Sauer said, "When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent. He wanted something else. He was born July 25, 1933, in Indianapolis. In Gents voice, you can hear Sauers: When an athlete, no matter what color jersey he wears, finally realizes that opponents and teammates alike are his adversaries, and he must deal and dispense with them all, he is on his way to understanding the spirit that underlies the business of competitive sport. His attitude did not surprise his father, George H. Sauer Sr., a former college coach and later a pro football executive. In 1979 he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. ", (Photo credits: Top: Associated Press file photo. The rosary and funeral service will be held on May 6, 2022, at St. Josephs Catholic Church at 10:30am. When Sauer finally decided to go to Texas in 1961, his mother showed him the letter they received from Coach Bible all those years before. Try again later. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent, he said in an interview in 1971 with the Institute for the Study of Sport and Society. As Sauer continued to develop, so did the New York Jets. George Sauer Sr. Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George Sauer Sr. of Orma, West Virginia, who passed away on February 28, 2021, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. A great athlete like Sauer naturally will be hard to replace.". He had apparently chosen the city at random. Year should not be greater than current year. After leaving the Jets, Sauer played for the New York Stars and the Charlotte Hornets of the short-lived World Football League in 1974. He slept in a. He caught 75 passes in 1967 to lead the American Football League. He loved reminiscing about the old days of growing up on a farm in Minnesota and listening to prime country music. Doting father. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. But in the inception, the parent soon observes that the son is pretty good at the thing, whatever it may be, because after all, again, he is the parents son. George Henry Sauer Jr. (November 10, 1943 - May 7, 2013) was an American football wide receiver who played six seasons for the American Football League 's New York Jets, and later played in the World Football League. How many George Sauers are trapped behind those facemasks, dreaming of something else they would rather do with their lives if only they could escape? There is no team, no loyalty, no camaraderie; there is only him, alone., Ten years later, Sauer remained just as disillusioned. He wanted something else. He simply rolled up his sleeves and met the ball carrier head on." Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Len was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. At the time when you are a young father, it just seems like the normal thing to do. Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. And, as so often happens, the father would win the inevitable clash of wills that was bound to ignite when a son shows talent in other areas beyond sports. When the Titans became the Jets in 1963, Mr. Sauer, the only front-office executive to make the transition, stayed on as director of player personnel, remaining through the team's triumphant Super Bowl season of 1968. I found on Findagrave.com. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. 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At the age of 27, George Jr. (left) quit playing in the National Football League, saying at the time "the whole structure of pro football is ridiculous.". Sauer, who played for the Jets from. His father, George Henry Sauer Sr., played for the Green Bay Packers from 1935 through 1937. By 1968, the Jets were firmly established as one of the top teams in the AFL and Sauer was one of the main cogs in Namath's high-flying offense. Sauer was married and divorced several times. After three seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Sauer Sr. went on to a long and successful career in coaching and scouting, including seven years with the New York Titans/Jets as their general manager in 1962 and as the director of player personnel from 19631968. Sauer was born in Sheboygan and raised in Waco, Texas. Every now and then, the secrets spill out. Sauer catching a pass over the Raiders Willie Brown. According to his obituary, Sauer is survived by his sister, Dana Keifer of Westerville, Ohio, two nephews, his aunt and uncle, and numerous cousins. He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? According to The New York Times obituary of Sauer, he wrote extensively, producing novels, poetry and book reviews. The Titans later reorganized and in 1963 were renamed in as the New York Jets. His father would go on to coach football at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy, and Baylor. He was a member of Texas teams that went undefeated in 1963-64, winning the Cotton Bowl, and that defeated Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. His son, George Jr., a former Jets receiver, said his father died of Alzheimer's disease. He would walk away from the game only two years later at the age of 27, one of the best receivers in the NFL, and leaving a highly-lucrative contract on the table. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. "[2] Sauer's father, on the subject of his son's retirement, stated, "He definitely does not like to be regimented."[2]. [1] He left his coaching position and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1942 and was commissioned as an officer after completing the requisite training. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Born in Little Falls, Minnesota, he was the 8th of 10 children born to Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. Alfred joined the Army in October 1965, served in Korea and was honorably discharged in October 1971 as a Sergeant. Add to your scrapbook. Sensitive. Would you like to offer George Sauers loved ones a condolence message? It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. I didnt realize I was doing this at the time. I thought you might like to see a memorial for George Sauer Jr. This account has been disabled. George Sauer, the Jets leading receiver in Super Bowl III and four-time AFL All Star, died on May 7 according to the New York Times. He is survived by : his sister-in-law Marigold Sauer; his nieces, Sharon Sauer-Miscin (Sonny), Sheila Sauer-Lauterbach (John) and Shelba Uhrin (David); his great-nieces, Meghan Jaques (Richard), Danielle Harris (Justin), Casey Bosley (Scott) and Lexi Uhrin; his great-nephew Joshua Sauer-Nelson; and also, Angela, Royceston, Brandon and Calvin. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. He also furthered an interest in writing, turning out novels, poetry and book reviews. Wisconsin wolf population increases to record high, Badgers Blog Sauer played college football for the Texas Longhorns as a wide receiver. High intensity interval training is quick and effective, when done right, The Duffel Bag George Henry Sauer Jr. was born to George and Lillian Sauer on Nov. 10, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wis., and raised in Waco, Tex. The Baltimore Colts were three-touchdown favorites when they faced the Jets in the 1969 Super Bowl, in Miami, but they lost, 16-7, in one of the great upsets in pro football history. His mother, Lillian Werner, was from there. He also coached a minor league football team in the late 1970s. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Could these really be the happiest, most exuberant men on earth, or are they compelled to behave that way for the enjoyment of the masses? Like so many young boys in these situations, the son just happened to be very good at playing a sport that he did not really enjoy.