"After years of this kind of living, what else can you be but an adolescent? cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Years later, like many football players before him, and surely many, many more to come, Sauer suffered from dementia at the end of his life. Sauer, who played for the Jets from 1965-70, had a couple of state connections. Bible glowed when speaking of the Sauer, "He was probably my best all-around athlete. George M. Sauer, Jr. (Major U.S. Army, Retired) died peacefully in Aurora, Ohio on December 25, 2016 at the age of 93. How Dave and I love this sweet, precious family. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. In addition to his son, a textbook graphics specialist in St. Paul, Mr. Sauer is survived by his wife, Lillian; two sisters, Kate Bonsack and Bertha Miller; a daughter, Dana Keifer, and two grandsons. He caught 75 passes in 1967 to lead the American Football League. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. And then, the son can kick and punt the ball. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. With a 34-year-old Maynard starting to show signs of aging and Sauer coming into his prime at the age of 25, Sauer surpassed Maynard as Namath's top target in 1968. Glen Hines is the author of five books, including the recently published Of Time and Rivers, and the highly-regarded Bring in the Gladiators, Observations From a Former College Football Player Who Was Never Able to Become a Fan, all available at Amazon.com and Barnes and Noble. 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His eight receptions and 133 yards led all receivers in that game. As director of player personnel, Sauer drafted and signed his own son, George Sauer Jr. as a wide receiver. I didnt realize I was doing this at the time. [7], Sauer died in 1994 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. "He will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person. George August Sauer George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. After two years in the insurance business, he joined the Titans in 1961, as the team's backfield coach-general manager. How many possibilities are simply forfeited? He retired from the N.F.L. George R. Root, Jr., 62, of Hollidaysburg, went to be with his Lord & Savior on February 15, 2023. 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. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The rationale is that this is just a surrogate war and a harmless way to let out our natural aggressive instincts. 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. George Price Funeral Home 1400 Ave J, Levelland (806) 894-3131 Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home 202 South Bois D'Arc, P.O. He called the back room at the Sunshine Store Paradise. Until you got to know him, the man who helped stock the grocery store shelves kept such a low profile that not many people knew anything about him. 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). 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. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972. Burial will be at Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery, south of . After leaving the Jets, Sauer served as an unpaid offensive line coach in 1973 at Oberlin College in Ohio. He was a member of the undefeated 1963 Longhorns, and of the 1964 Longhorns that defeated previously unbeaten Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. George Sr. was an All-American fullback at Nebraska, and was a head coach at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy and Baylor. He loved reminiscing about the old days of growing up on a farm in Minnesota and listening to prime country music. William (Billy) J. Sauer, Jr., 39, of Milwaukee, was granted the breath of peace and infinite new life on July 9, 2021. Sensitive. After leaving the Jets, Sauer played for the New York Stars and the Charlotte Hornets of the short-lived World Football League in 1974. the men and women of Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Inc. are devoted to creating intimate and personal send-offs.. How many avocations are delayed? High intensity interval training is quick and effective, when done right, The Duffel Bag Those who knew him as a boy say he was a poet at heart. If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. 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? Consider it; how many people are better-suited to do something else, something they are more naturally-suited to do, that they would enjoy much more, that they do not do because of a family or societal pressure? The Jets were not only underdogs to a powerful Baltimore team, but they were also hobbled when Don Maynard, their speedy flanker and favorite Namath target, pulled a hamstring muscle. I never liked the hatred in football. That season, Sauer caught 38 passes for 547 yards, good for 14.4 yards per catch and three touchdowns. 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. He would eventually follow it up with one of the first indictments of the game ever to come from one its insiders. He also received an Associate of Arts Degree in June 1978. Doting father. Write your message of sympathy today. Thanks for your help! Fortunate son. 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. Despite the Jets' run-heavy game plan in Super Bowl III, Sauerfinishedwith a game-high eight catches for 133 yards. 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.". Well, because the parent gets excited, and the two-year-old senses this, and it goes from there. 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. All are welcomed to attend. If that's the case, wouldn't it be healthier to just hit your head against a padded wall? [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. I enjoyed the competition. He played college football for the University of Texas. from 1965 through 1970 . In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Land Trust http://www.adirondacklandtrust.org/Donate/. He had no family in the area. In a 1972 article in the Tuscaloosa News, Sauer discussed his choice to leave the sport. He had apparently chosen the city at random. Edward John Sauer Jr., 84, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at St. Vincent Heart Center. He enjoyed watching old shows such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show, and I Love Lucy. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. Failed to delete memorial. There is no photo or video of George Sauer.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. That was the hapless 1948 Navy squad, which took on an undefeated Army team and fought the mighty Cadets to a 21-21 tie. The two-year-old learns how to get praise, attention, and self-value very early on. His father had played for the Green Bay Packers from 19351937 and been a member of the Packers 1936 NFL championship team. Blessings as we mourn. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. He was a slightly imposing figure, standing six feet, two inches tall, but otherwise he looked like a college English professor. Albert George Sauer The Rev. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. He shouldve been the MVP in that game, but it didnt matter to him. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. You even have to live and eat together like you were in a boys camp. He is the writer and producer of the book and podcast Welcome to the Machine, available on most podcast platforms. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? A great athlete like Sauer naturally will be hard to replace.". Outside of helping you tackle the logistics associated with a funeral (i.e. You even live and eat together like you are in a boys camp.. Alfred is survived by his daughters, Terri Sauer, Kimberly Miller (Jason), and Kathleen Lillard (Kenny), grandchildren, Jennifer Spiteri (husband-RJ Spiteri), Carter Miller, Brooke Miller, Aubrey Matthews, Arianna Matthews, and Jack Lillard, sister Maxine Skiba, and brothers Maurice Gene Sauer and Gilbert Sauer. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. He wanted something else. His father was a lifelong football player, coach, and administrator. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. He didnt want to be anything but a poet and a writer, John Dockery, a former Jets teammate and roommate during road games, recalled in a 2008 interview, but he was given skills he didnt want. Get email updates about George Sauer, Jr. delivered directly to your inbox. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His 11-yard reception early in the second quarter set the Jets up at the Colts' 23-yard line, and when Matt Snell punched the ball into the end zone it gave the Jets a lead they would not relinquish. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? 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. Sauer wrote a poem he called "Father" that hinted at his fear that the Wind-driven fight blows in my marrow, light narrows and clouds invite. His father, George Henry Sauer Sr., played for the Green Bay Packers from 1935 through 1937. Alfred was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. Bill Balog pulls World of Outlaws shocker at Beaver Dam, Packers Blog "He didnt want to be anything but a poet and a writer," said John Dockery, a Jets teammate, in a 2008 interview. [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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. Funeral Home Services for George are being provided by FJ Corrigan Funeral Services, and Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer. After serving in the Navy in World War II, he coached for two years at Kansas and two at the Naval Academy before taking over at Baylor for five years and serving as athletic director until 1958. But Sauer, a split end who lacked great speed but ran textbook pass patterns, caught eight. Alfred liked playing cards and going to the casino to play poker. I remember my father telling my mother one time, With his hands he should be an end.. George Sauer, Jr. passed away on December 25, 2016 in Aurora, Ohio. A system error has occurred. A few thoughts: George Sauer had the heart and soul of a poet. He finished the 1966 season with 63 receptions for 1,079 yards and five touchdowns and was named 2nd Team All-AFL by the Associated Press. Alfred George Sauer Jr. August 6, 1945 - April 9, 2022 IN THE CARE OF Mead Mortuary Alfred "Butch" George Sauer Jr., 76, passed away on April 9, 2022, at his home in Barstow, CA. A big factor was the stellar play of Jets quarterback Joe Namath, who had brashly guaranteed a victory. He was a.. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Sauer (53262995)? Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Anyone can read what you share. She said he had been struggling with Alzheimers disease for some time. Verify and try again. George had a Bachelors Degree from Union College, Schenectady NY and a Masters of Civil Engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. He participated in soccer, baseball and taekwondo throughout his school years. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues. Sauer led the American Football League (AFL) in receptions in the 1967 season. There is a problem with your email/password. 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 had no family in the area. Not surprisingly, the younger Sauer was a standout football player at Waco High School. "I know that several times I have found myself in the locker room, caught up in it all and acting like a seven year old," Sauer said. 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. Position: SE-WR 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: November 10, 1943 in Sheboygan, WI. He died on May 7, 2013, in Westerville, Ohio, of congestive heart failure, having suffered from Alzheimer's disease.[2]. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. [3] After he left Kansas, Sauer coached at the United States Naval Academy (19481949), and Baylor University (19501955), compiling a career college football record of 78559 and earning trips to both the Orange Bowl and the Gator Bowl. Missed and loved by, Your family X. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Sauer to show support. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Author of the Anthology Trilogy & Bring in the Gladiators @amazon. Albert G. Sauer passed away Tuesday July 11, 2017 in York, PA. Born in Jersey City, NJ on August 25, 1927 and raised in Fallsington PA, he was the middle of. How many desires are never followed, all in the name of going along to get along? Sauers father, George Sauer Sr., played fullback for the Packers from 1935-37. His sister, Dana Keifer, confirmed the death, saying the cause was congestive heart failure. Fox Valley Lutheran's Ben Gucinski wins Gatorade award, Brewers Blog He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. His life on this earth ended February 3, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. 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? Family members linked to this person will appear here. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. 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. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. He is getting lots of affirmation for being the kid who is really good at, for example, throwing or catching the ball; or hitting the baseball. In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business designed to mold you into someone easy to manipulate.. This account has been disabled. "He was an integral part of the development and success of our fine football team," Ewbank said. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Willard Hibbitts and Ella Rae Hibbitts (Brown), his wife of 48 years, Linda Joy Hibbitts (Moyers), his brothers, James Willard Hibbitts and Donald Eugene Hibbitts, as well as his sister Lucy Marie Jones-Stevenson (Hibbitts). Try again later. In five of the six seasons Sauer played for the Jets, Sauer either led or tied for the lead in receptions. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. After leaving the NFL, Sauer pursued a career in writing and publishing. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. cemeteries found in Stony Plain, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His son, George Jr., a former Jets receiver, said his father died of Alzheimer's disease. Make sure that the file is a photo. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. View Cemetery. 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. Career [ edit] Sauer attended the University of Nebraska where he was an All-American halfback under Dana X. Bible from 1931-1933. He continued a life of learning, mastering and enjoying new things including magic tricks, juggling . No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. He finished with 29 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. This browser does not support getting your location. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 - February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. - The New Jersey U.S. Attorney's Office has charged 21 members and suppliers of a large-scale drug trafficking organization allegedly responsible for distributing heroin and cocaine throughout New Jersey's Monmouth and Ocean counties, U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman announced today. He was 69. We have set your language to I enjoyed the friendships I made. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. Obituary. Resend Activation Email. based on information from your browser. Growing up, the son had been an outstanding student with a wide variety of interests. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [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. Obituary Service Details Frank Joseph Sauer Jr., 64, of Bryson City passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2013 at the Charles George VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. There is little real freedom. Navy Team His Most Memorable. 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. This is actually very common; after all, when you think about it, people can be very good at something although they dont particularly like or enjoy it. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. GEORGE SAUER MEMORIAM. He was named the top split end in the AFL in 1967 by the Associated Press, UPI and theSporting News. Rollins Funeral Home is located at Eastman GA. He was born in Sheboygan. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. They had 6 children that they raised in Ridgewood, Queens, New York till 2009 when she moved to Winter Springs, Florida to live with her daughter and her family. He was 69.

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