OBITUARY Daniel Eastman March 25, 1944 - January 4, 2023. "[2] Sauer's father, on the subject of his son's retirement, stated, "He definitely does not like to be regimented."[2]. George Sauer Jr. would later note, It was as though some unseen force was driving me from behind to do those things. I can identify with this sentiment, because this same unseen force influenced the first 22 years of my own life. He retired from the N.F.L. Despite the Jets' run-heavy game plan in Super Bowl III, Sauerfinishedwith a game-high eight catches for 133 yards. His mother, Lillian Werner, was from there. 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). His life on this earth ended February 3, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. George Sauer in 1969. How many careers are never taken up? No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. Alfred worked at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, CA as a Heavy Mobile Mechanic and leader. Not surprisingly, the younger Sauer was a standout football player at Waco High School. 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 a slightly imposing figure, standing six feet, two inches tall, but otherwise he looked like a college English professor. 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. "He will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person. Some are able to move beyond the affliction, and some are not. 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. 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Sauer played for the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League in 1974. Following the services, there will be a reception at the Miller home. 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. Please try again later. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He continued a life of learning, mastering and enjoying new things including magic tricks, juggling . May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. A graveside service will be held following the funeral at Mt. 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. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. Please enter your email and password to sign in. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. His writing has also been featured in Sports Illustrated, Task & Purpose, and the Human Development Project. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. were shocked when John Moffitt, a journeyman offensive lineman, up and quit the Denver Broncos, leaving a hefty salary on the table and leveling an indictment of football even bigger and more sweeping than Sauers. His sister, Dana Keifer, confirmed the death, saying the cause was congestive heart failure. 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. and then the N.F.L. In an interview in November of 1971, Sauer took issue with some of the style of coaching associated with Vince Lombardi. 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. Although we rarely communicated in recent years, I remember him well, especially memories with his wife Martha. 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.". 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. She was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1930. [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. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He would eventually follow it up with one of the first indictments of the game ever to come from one its insiders. In five of the six seasons Sauer played for the Jets, Sauer either led or tied for the lead in receptions. [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. This account has been disabled. You even live and eat together like you are in a boys camp.. Basketball, hockey, name it. Drag images here or select from your computer for George Sauer Jr. memorial. Little did anyone know that twenty-six years before, he had caught eight passes for 133 yards and set up his teams only touchdown in Super Bowl III. See the article in its original context from. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. "After years of this kind of living, what else can you be but an adolescent? Bill Balog pulls World of Outlaws shocker at Beaver Dam, Packers Blog 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. I didnt realize I was doing this at the time. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. 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. He also furthered an interest in writing, turning out novels, poetry and book reviews. Sauer looked as if he was going to become a breakout star as the AFL and NFL began to plan their merger, but the receiver became disenchanted with life as a professional football player. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. He finished with 29 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. George had a Bachelors Degree from Union College, Schenectady NY and a Masters of Civil Engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. And then the son can throw the ball. His eight receptions and 133 yards led all receivers in that game. 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. Author of the Anthology Trilogy & Bring in the Gladiators @amazon. Or hit the baseball, or whatever the thing may be, and so on and so forth. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. I enjoyed the competition. Write your message of sympathy today. Wisconsin wolf population increases to record high, Badgers Blog View Cemetery. And then, the son can kick and punt the ball. Joined the Titans in 1961. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Albert George Sauer The Rev. In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business designed to mold you into someone easy to manipulate.. 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He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. He spent the next two years as general manager of the Boston Patriots, and four as the team's regional scout in the Southwest. 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. In 1979, he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. His father would go on to coach football at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy, and Baylor. He had grown to hate the life of a pro football player, he said. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Sensitive. Make sure that the file is a photo. George Sauer. I never liked the hatred in football. 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. 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. As a rookie, Sauer established himself as a reliable yet underused split end as Namath began to find his way professionally. His father, George Sr., had played for the Longhorns coach, Dana X. Bible, at the University of Nebraska in the early 30s. Football is an ambiguous sport, depending both on grace and violence. Family and friends can send flowersand condolences in memory of the loved one. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. He was great at carrying the ball and he was one of the best on defense. His school would win a share of the Texas State High School Football Championship (AAAA) in 1960. How many desires are never followed, all in the name of going along to get along? After playing three years for the University of Texas, Sauer signed with the Jets in 1965, the same year the team drafted Joe Namath. His father was a lifelong football player, coach, and administrator. He left with one year still left on his contract, which was certain to have been extended. The words he used were not ambiguous. I thought you might like to see a memorial for George Sauer Jr. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. It both glorifies and destroys bodies. According to The New York Times obituary of Sauer, he wrote extensively, producing novels, poetry and book reviews. Burial will be at Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany N.Y. at a date to be determined. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Josephs Catholic Church. He slept in a sleeping bag in the floor of his apartment because of an old back injury. You can always change this later in your Account settings. 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. They wondered why he was living in Sioux Falls and working in a grocery store in an hourly position, not because they looked down on the job, but because he seemed an odd fit for it. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. I found on Findagrave.com. In a 1972 article in the Tuscaloosa News, Sauer discussed his choice to leave the sport. 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. 2023 SCI SHARED RESOURCES, LLC. After work, and in his free time, he wrote. After retiring, Sauer pursued writing and completed a novel. Learn more about managing a memorial . 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. "Pro football does not do what it claims to do," Sauer said when he retired from the National Football League. Sauer, who played for the Jets from 1965-70, had a couple of state connections. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBruzdzinski Funeral Home. He worked at the local Sunshine Food Stores stacking shelves by day. 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. After leaving the Jets, Sauer played for the New York Stars and the Charlotte Hornets of the short-lived World Football League in 1974. In 1979 he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. Bottom: Associated Press. Although he was recruited by several schools, he never really had any choice of where he was going to attend. Edward John Sauer Jr., 84, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at St. Vincent Heart Center. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? Search above to list available cemeteries. He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. GEORGE SAUER PASSED AWAY ON MAY 07, 2013 WITH ALZHEIMER'S. T-Ring T-Ring Reflection - The Article Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Why hate your fellow man, evenartificially?". Sauer catching a pass over the Raiders Willie Brown. [2] After being teammates at Texas, Sauer and quarterback Jim Hudson continued as teammates for the New York Jets for five seasons, 1965 through 1969. 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. 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. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. 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. He was 52 years old. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Sauer (53262995)? Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. 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. Well, because the parent gets excited, and the two-year-old senses this, and it goes from there. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. 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. 1933 All-American At Nebraska George Sauer was one of Nebraska's most historic players during the 1930's. Coach D.X. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Verify and try again. 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. Bible glowed when speaking of the Sauer, "He was probably my best all-around athlete. Try again later. You stick out too much, the world enlarges around you to dangerous proportions, and you are too evident to too many others. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He was 69. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. George Henry Sauer Jr. based on information from your browser. He also received an Associate of Arts Degree in June 1978. Sauer caught 66 passes for 1,141 yards in 1968 to help the Jets to an 11-3 record. George Sauer; Former Official Of Jets Was 83, https://www.nytimes.com/1994/02/09/obituaries/george-sauer-former-official-of-jets-was-83.html.