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. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. It starts flowing in from neighbors, other parents, teachers, coaches, and other kids. How many avocations are delayed? He spent the next two years as general manager of the Boston Patriots, and four as the team's regional scout in the Southwest. His sister, Dana Keifer, confirmed the death, saying the cause was congestive heart failure. There is little real freedom. That was the hapless 1948 Navy squad, which took on an undefeated Army team and fought the mighty Cadets to a 21-21 tie. Outside of helping you tackle the logistics associated with a funeral (i.e. "But he was given skills he didnt want. 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. Oops, something didn't work. He was general manager of the New England Patriots for a year as well. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. Sauer caught seven passes for 70 yards in the Jets thrilling 27-23 playoff win over the Raiders to help the Jets to a berth in Super Bowl III. He served during World War II in the Army Corps of Engineers. He is the writer and producer of the book and podcast Welcome to the Machine, available on most podcast platforms. Burial will be at Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany N.Y. at a date to be determined. 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. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. And in practice its a very subtle thing. He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. Alfred married Rosemaria Abeyta on June 6, 1975 and together they had four children. 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. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Failed to delete memorial. After his years in the service, Alfred worked a brief time at the Sante Fe Railroad. 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. Then, returning to Waco, where the family had maintained a home since his days at Baylor, he served four years as chairman of the department of recreational supervision at the Texas State Technical Institute until his retirement in 1976. His writing has also been featured in Sports Illustrated, Task & Purpose, and the Human Development Project. 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. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the Frank J. Sauer of Sarasota, FL, and the late Anna Fagan Sauer. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Some are able to move beyond the affliction, and some are not. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. George Sauer in 1969. Photo George Sauer in 1969.Credit Associated Press. 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.". Those who knew him as a boy say he was a poet at heart. 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. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church 456 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH. Fortunate son. from 1965 through 1970, appearing in 84 games and catching 309 passes for 4,965 yards and 28 touchdowns. George had a Bachelors Degree from Union College, Schenectady NY and a Masters of Civil Engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Position: SE-WR 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: November 10, 1943 in Sheboygan, WI. 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. As of 1994, the same year as his father's death, Sauer was a textbook graphics specialist living in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The rosary and funeral service will be held on May 6, 2022, at St. Josephs Catholic Church at 10:30am. "I hope we can get away from a lot of the things he taught and try to gain the excellence he strove for without having to tyrannize players.". "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. He earned a certificate in Administration of Justice in June 1978. You can always change this later in your Account settings. After leaving the NFL, Sauer pursued a career in writing and publishing. Weve updated the security on the site. His mother, Lillian Werner, was from there. He wanted something else. A few thoughts: George Sauer had the heart and soul of a poet. George Price Funeral Home 1400 Ave J, Levelland (806) 894-3131 Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home 202 South Bois D'Arc, P.O. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. It both glorifies and destroys bodies. George Sauer, Jr. passed away on December 25, 2016 in Aurora, Ohio. 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. Other parents like you. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? SAUER, GEORGE C. 4/27/1906 - 12/2/1992 Til memory fades and life departs. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. 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. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. His attitude did not surprise his father, George H. Sauer Sr., a former college coach and later a pro football executive. How much do you really value intelligence, Moffitt observed, when as a society you continue to do unintelligent things?. 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. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Following the services, there will be a reception at the Miller home. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Let others know about your loved one's death. Journal Sentinel sports columnist Bob Wolfley offers his take on the local and national sports scene. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Sauer to show support. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. Missed and loved by, Your family X. The rationale is that this is just a surrogate war and a harmless way to let out our natural aggressive instincts. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He retired from the N.F.L. According to The New York Times obituary of Sauer, he wrote extensively, producing novels, poetry and book reviews. But before abruptly leaving it all behind, George Sauer Jr. would leave his one unique and indelible mark on the game that never fulfilled him and that he never enjoyed. There is a vulnerability in this and, oddly enough, some guilt involved in standing out., George Sauer, Jets Receiver and Rebel, Is Dead at 69, https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/11/sports/football/george-sauer-jets-receiver-and-rebel-is-dead-at-69.html. 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. George Henry Sauer Jr. Obituary. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. You live forever in our hearts. But I was appalled by the negating of the qualities of true competition and the emphasis on lucrative contracts. Power forward Ikechukwu Eke commits to Marquette's 2017 recruiting class, On the Trail 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. But Sauer, a split end who lacked great speed but ran textbook pass patterns, caught eight. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. 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. Born in 2 Aug 1918 and died in 9 Jul 1975 Stony Plain, Alberta George Sauer Jr. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. As for George Jr., it read, dont worry. burial type, casket, head stone, cemetery accommodations, etc.) 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. 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. Bruzdzinski Funeral Home 1407 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221. I care even less about being a public person. 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. Doting father. He was named the top split end in the AFL in 1967 by the Associated Press, UPI and theSporting News. GEORGE SAUER MEMORIAM. [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. The pretty girls in school like you. He wanted something else. As director of player personnel, Sauer drafted and signed his own son, George Sauer Jr. as a wide receiver. 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. 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). This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? Author of the Anthology Trilogy & Bring in the Gladiators @amazon. Sauer catching a pass over the Raiders Willie Brown. 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. There is no photo or video of George Sauer.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. 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. His son, George Jr., a former Jets receiver, said his father died of Alzheimer's disease. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Whether that comes in the form of small, personal touches to a funeral, like certain music, flowers, dcor and more, to specialized services . A wide receiver on the New York Jets 1969 championship team, George Sauer Jr., died Tuesday in Westerville, Ohio, of Alzheimers disease. As Sauer continued to develop, so did the New York Jets. Failed to remove flower. [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. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972. Try again later. He described how the structure of pro football generally works to deny human values and criticized its chauvinistic authority. He told The New York Times that for me, playing pro football got to be like being in jail., He said, Football does not do what it claims to do. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. "It is a sad thing to see a 40-year-old man checked into bed at night," Sauer said. If that's the case, wouldn't it be healthier to just hit your head against a padded wall? Brewers try for sweep of Nationals, Racing Beat He left with one year still left on his contract, which was certain to have been extended. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. "I think since Lombardi has been pretty much epitomized as the head figure in football for the 1960s, his image and what he stood for and his coaching techniques need to be scrutinized and questioned," Sauer said. 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. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 15 at 10:30 am MT at the Grant County Fair Building in Carson, ND with Pastor Bethany Haberstroh officiating. He had apparently chosen the city at random. 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., A few years after Sauer retired, in 1973, another disillusioned football player, Peter Gent, who played five seasons for the Dallas Cowboys, published a dark novel called North Dallas Forty, which dramatized the ruthlessly competitive, militaristic elements of the game. Joe Namath (left) and George Sauer chat during a New York Jets practice on Nov. 29, 1968 at Shea Stadium in New York.). [7], Sauer died in 1994 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. Learn more about merges. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1930. In Christ: Dave and Carol Anderson. How Dave and I love this sweet, precious family. All are welcomed to attend. Would you like to offer George Sauers loved ones a condolence message? cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. New London 200 W Main Street New London, OH 44851 Tel: 1-419-929-3781 Fax: 1-419-929-1902 She was born March 23, 1941 in Los Cruces, New Mexico to the late Ada Caylor and Robert Caylor. When Sauer quit the Jets in April 1971, his coach and general manager, Weeb Ewbank, was shocked. So what does the father do? His school would win a share of the Texas State High School Football Championship (AAAA) in 1960. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 18561970, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. 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. After playing three years for the University of Texas, Sauer signed with the Jets in 1965, the same year the team drafted Joe Namath. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was 69. Edina was the middle child of Hugh Clayton Welsh, Jr and Julia Ann Thompson Welsh and Connie Patton Welsh, and was born at Herman Hospital in Houston where she was so proud to . 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Sauer led the American Football League (AFL) in receptions in the 1967 season. Or hit the baseball, or whatever the thing may be, and so on and so forth. He played college football for the University of Texas. Recalling his father's 15-year coaching career last night, his son noted that while his record included at least four conference championships and three bowl seasons, at New Hampshire, Kansas and Baylor, perhaps his most significant achievement was with a team that never won a game. 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. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. He retired in 2003 after 31 years of service. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. 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. Growing up, the son had been an outstanding student with a wide variety of interests. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262995/george-sauer. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 - February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. and then the N.F.L. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. While Maynard was the star in the receiving game in the win over the Raiders, a pulled hamstring slowed him in the Super Bowl. Alfred Butch George Sauer Jr., 76, passed away on April 9, 2022, at his home in Barstow, CA. "He will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person. Len was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. The two-year-old learns how to get praise, attention, and self-value very early on. Sensitive. Although the 6'2" Sauer didn't have game-breaking speed, he was an exemplary route-runner and had tremendously reliable hands. Despite the Jets' run-heavy game plan in Super Bowl III, Sauerfinishedwith a game-high eight catches for 133 yards. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. In 1969, he helped the Jets win Super Bowl III. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. I thought you might like to see a memorial for George Sauer Jr. The shifty slot receiver who walked away from the game at the. He simply rolled up his sleeves and met the ball carrier head on."
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