He played for the Jets in the A.F.L. His writing has also been featured in Sports Illustrated, Task & Purpose, and the Human Development Project. Although we rarely communicated in recent years, I remember him well, especially memories with his wife Martha. In 1979 he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. His mother, Lillian Werner, was from there. OBITUARY Daniel Eastman March 25, 1944 - January 4, 2023. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Len was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Football is an ambiguous sport, depending both on grace and violence. 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. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972. A system error has occurred. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Despite the Jets' run-heavy game plan in Super Bowl III, Sauerfinishedwith a game-high eight catches for 133 yards. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. This is how boys like the one in this story, my former teammates, and me, are created. No animated GIFs, photos with additional graphics (borders, embellishments. 1933 All-American At Nebraska George Sauer was one of Nebraska's most historic players during the 1930's. Coach D.X. She and George were in high school classes with me. Write your message of sympathy today. 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. 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. Outside of helping you tackle the logistics associated with a funeral (i.e. Try again later. In the inception in the very earliest of days this is how it happens. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Sign up for service and obituary updates. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? He was the husband of Tina M. (Bayuk) Root of New Anyone can read what you share. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Marine Corps Veteran. Sauer was another. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. And still others are able to move beyond the affliction, but its remnants somehow remain for the rest of their lives. Failed to delete memorial. At the time when you are a young father, it just seems like the normal thing to do. Ive got a uniform reserved for him here in 1961.. Resend Activation Email. Well, because the parent gets excited, and the two-year-old senses this, and it goes from there. After leaving the Jets, Sauer played for the New York Stars and the Charlotte Hornets of the short-lived World Football League in 1974. And the son who can barely walk and cant even speak yet can catch the ball. He had no family in the area. Sensitive. from 1965 through 1970, appearing in 84 games and catching 309 passes for 4,965 yards and 28 touchdowns. 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. Middleton gets first-hand look at global game in Australia, Golf Beat For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Kendall has fond memories of 2004 British Open at Royal Troon, Golden Eagles Blog His father was a lifelong football player, coach, and administrator. George Sr. was an All-American fullback at Nebraska, and was a head coach at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy and Baylor. Fortunate son. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. 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. Together, Sauer, Namath and Hall of Famer Don Maynard developed one of the top passing offenses in the AFL through the later half of the 1960s. The two-year-old learns how to get praise, attention, and self-value very early on. There is a problem with your email/password. Parents, pay heed. There was an error deleting this problem. And in practice its a very subtle thing. Bottom: Associated Press. His son, George Jr., a former Jets receiver, said his father died of Alzheimer's disease. He was a slightly imposing figure, standing six feet, two inches tall, but otherwise he looked like a college English professor. [7], Sauer died in 1994 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. 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. and then the N.F.L. 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 Parents, if you care and seek wisdom, pay attention now. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. How many avocations are delayed? He finished with 29 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. Sauer retired at the peak of his career following the 1970 NFL season because he considered professional football dehumanizing. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Maynard caught no passes that day. Let others know about your loved one's death. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Memorial donations in lieu of flowers may be made to St. Josephs Catholic Church. 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. burial type, casket, head stone, cemetery accommodations, etc.) Some are able to move beyond the affliction, and some are not. Sauer caught 66 passes for 1,141 yards in 1968 to help the Jets to an 11-3 record. Try again. Whether that comes in the form of small, personal touches to a funeral, like certain music, flowers, dcor and more, to specialized services . Joe Namath (left) and George Sauer chat during a New York Jets practice on Nov. 29, 1968 at Shea Stadium in New York.). Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Get email updates about George Sauer, Jr. delivered directly to your inbox. After retiring, Sauer pursued writing and completed a novel. Chin Up He wanted something else. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Sauer (53262995)? But I was appalled by the negating of the qualities of true competition and the emphasis on lucrative contracts. Although the 6'2" Sauer didn't have game-breaking speed, he was an exemplary route-runner and had tremendously reliable hands. Would you like to offer George Sauers loved ones a condolence message? Obituary. Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues. How is this possible? George Sauer, Jr. passed away on December 25, 2016 in Aurora, Ohio. He walked away from the money, from everything, because it was too painful for him.. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. So what does the father do? He worked at the local Sunshine Food Stores stacking shelves by day. Lucky husband. [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. After leaving the NFL, Sauer pursued a career in writing and publishing. He was 69. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. I never liked the hatred in football. 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. 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. 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). George Sauer in 1969. Rev. In 1969, he helped the Jets win Super Bowl III. 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. GEORGE SAUER MEMORIAM. He was 69. He served during World War II in the Army Corps of Engineers. 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. After playing three years for the University of Texas, Sauer signed with the Jets in 1965, the same year the team drafted Joe Namath. The rationale is that this is just a surrogate war and a harmless way to let out our natural aggressive instincts. Please reset your password. 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. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. He was born September 26, 1981. Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. 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. He loved reminiscing about the old days of growing up on a farm in Minnesota and listening to prime country music. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. F. J. Corrigan/Steinbauer Funeral Service. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. That was the hapless 1948 Navy squad, which took on an undefeated Army team and fought the mighty Cadets to a 21-21 tie. (88 years old). 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. He starts tossing a football or baseball to the son when the son is maybe two years old, or whatever the thing may be. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. Please try again later. It is how you gain personal value. How many careers are never taken up? Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. He would eventually follow it up with one of the first indictments of the game ever to come from one its insiders. 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. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. And thats how it happens. - 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. And at a very young age the sport takes over your life. Alfred was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. This account has been disabled. Because this is how it happens. He slept in a. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. He left with one year still left on his contract, which was certain to have been extended. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. [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. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Career [ edit] Sauer attended the University of Nebraska where he was an All-American halfback under Dana X. Bible from 1931-1933. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church 456 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH. Sauer, however, broke out during his second year, playing a complementary role to Maynard's deep game. EDINA SAUER OBITUARY. 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. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. He died on May 7, 2013, in Westerville, Ohio, of congestive heart failure, having suffered from Alzheimer's disease.[2]. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. The Titans later reorganized and in 1963 were renamed in as the New York Jets. The pretty girls in school like you. After work, and in his free time, he wrote. Alfred Butch George Sauer Jr., 76, passed away on April 9, 2022, at his home in Barstow, CA. Imagine that for a moment. 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. The shifty slot receiver who walked away from the game at the. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? A graveside service will be held following the funeral at Mt. He was a member of the undefeated 1963 Longhorns, and of the 1964 Longhorns that defeated previously unbeaten Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. I know the father does this because my father did it with me, and I confess that I did it with my sons. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? Fox Valley Lutheran's Ben Gucinski wins Gatorade award, Brewers Blog SAUER, GEORGE C. 4/27/1906 - 12/2/1992 Til memory fades and life departs. He later served as director of pro personnel for the New York Titans and Jets. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262995/george-sauer. 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. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. 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 will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person. Navy Team His Most Memorable. Funeral Home Services for George are being provided by FJ Corrigan Funeral Services, and Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer. As a rookie, Sauer established himself as a reliable yet underused split end as Namath began to find his way professionally. You stick out too much, the world enlarges around you to dangerous proportions, and you are too evident to too many others. Position: SE-WR 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: November 10, 1943 in Sheboygan, WI. George R. Root, Jr., 62, of Hollidaysburg, went to be with his Lord & Savior on February 15, 2023. 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. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. 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. In 1968, he started and caught eight passes for the Jets in the third AFL-NFL World Championship Game, helping defeat the NFL's heavily favored Baltimore Colts. Bruzdzinski Funeral Home 1407 Old Eastern Ave, Essex, MD 21221. Not surprisingly, the younger Sauer was a standout football player at Waco High School. After leaving the Jets, Sauer served as an unpaid offensive line coach in 1973 at Oberlin College in Ohio. It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. He also received an Associate of Arts Degree in June 1978. George Sauer. I thought you might like to see a memorial for George Sauer Jr. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred Sauer Sr. and Rose Sauer, his wife, Rosemaria Sauer, son, David Sauer, sisters Alice Shoberg, Louene Prokosch, Marianne Holewa, Betty Brown, Virginia Rezac, and brother Greg Sauer. Alfred married Rosemaria Abeyta on June 6, 1975 and together they had four children. I enjoyed the friendships I made. 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? Sauer caught two key passes, each converting first downs, on the Jets' only touchdown drive of the game. . CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. 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.". He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. He played for the Jets in the A.F.L. Learn more about managing a memorial . Oops, something didn't work. 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. There is little real freedom. I care even less about being a public person. After his years in the service, Alfred worked a brief time at the Sante Fe Railroad. How many possibilities are simply forfeited? He was named the top split end in the AFL in 1967 by the Associated Press, UPI and theSporting News. Here is George Sauer's obituary. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. The rosary and funeral service will be held on May 6, 2022, at St. Josephs Catholic Church at 10:30am. A wide receiver on the New York Jets 1969 championship team, George Sauer Jr., died Tuesday in Westerville, Ohio, of Alzheimer's disease. Anyone can read what you share. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. And all of this gets very deeply embedded in the son at a very early age. Sauer died on May 7 of congestive heart failure in Westerville, Ohio, after battling Alzheimer's disease. Bill Balog pulls World of Outlaws shocker at Beaver Dam, Packers Blog There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. [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. Sauer, 6-2 and 195, thought pro football players were treated like children. His father would go on to coach football at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy, and Baylor. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. In five of the six seasons Sauer played for the Jets, Sauer either led or tied for the lead in receptions. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.meadcares.com for the Sauer family. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. Albert George Sauer The Rev. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. I remember my father telling my mother one time, With his hands he should be an end.. George Sauer Jr. would later observe, We had about thirteen trees in our backyard when I was a kid in Waco, Texas. You even have to live and eat together like you were in a boys camp., Ten years later, he remained just as disillusioned. the men and women of Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Inc. are devoted to creating intimate and personal send-offs.. 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. George Price Funeral Home 1400 Ave J, Levelland (806) 894-3131 Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home 202 South Bois D'Arc, P.O. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. GEORGE SAUER PASSED AWAY ON MAY 07, 2013 WITH ALZHEIMER'S. T-Ring T-Ring Reflection - The Article 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. On a writers journey. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. May 23, 2021 Learn more about merges. 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. Sauer was married and divorced several times. Why hate your fellow man, evenartificially?". Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. He shouldve been the MVP in that game, but it didnt matter to him. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. The memory of that letter has stayed with me because I think it was important in my eventual retirement, Sauer would later observe. And then the son can throw the ball. He caught 75 passes in 1967 to lead the American Football League. He was great at carrying the ball and he was one of the best on defense. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. His sister, Ms. Keifer, is his only immediate survivor. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Sauer to show support. Author of the Anthology Trilogy & Bring in the Gladiators @amazon. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. His father was a football man. Nick Sauer's quick resignation amid sordid allegations leaves Lake County Republicans in the lurch and lacking a current November candidate in the 51st House District. In an interview in November of 1971, Sauer took issue with some of the style of coaching associated with Vince Lombardi. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. In Christ: Dave and Carol Anderson. George August Sauer George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. 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. As for George Jr., it read, dont worry. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. 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. "It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. Failed to remove flower. People like you because youre good at throwing around the ball. cemeteries found in Stony Plain, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada will be saved to your photo volunteer list. 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. George had a Bachelors Degree from Union College, Schenectady NY and a Masters of Civil Engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. As Sauer continued to develop, so did the New York Jets. He spent the next two years as general manager of the Boston Patriots, and four as the team's regional scout in the Southwest. He also coached a minor league football team in the late 1970s. View Cemetery. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. "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.". He was born November 6, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late John and Athaleen Harlan Kiesel. Burial will be at Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery, south of . They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. He was 69. Make sure that the file is a photo. In 1979, he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. Sauer played for the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League in 1974. 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. Rollins Funeral Home is located at Eastman GA. The father (and perhaps, the mother too) was a very good athlete; hence a high likelihood that he and/or she passes those genes on to the son. Year should not be greater than current year. 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.