Here is George Sauer's obituary. 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. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? This allowed Sauer to step up and deliver perhaps his most important performance as a Jet. 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. 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 was great at carrying the ball and he was one of the best on defense. Football is an ambiguous sport, depending both on grace and violence. His mother, Lillian Werner, was from there. 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. "He will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person. Get email updates about George Sauer, Jr. delivered directly to your inbox. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? 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,. He retired from the N.F.L. Add to your scrapbook. SAUER, GEORGE C. 4/27/1906 - 12/2/1992 Til memory fades and life departs. He loved reminiscing about the old days of growing up on a farm in Minnesota and listening to prime country music. His school would win a share of the Texas State High School Football Championship (AAAA) in 1960. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. His father had played for the Green Bay Packers from 19351937 and been a member of the Packers 1936 NFL championship team. The words he used were not ambiguous. His father was a football man. Photo George Sauer in 1969.Credit Associated Press. "After years of this kind of living, what else can you be but an adolescent? Bottom: Associated Press. In 1969, he helped the Jets win Super Bowl III. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. 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. "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. Oops, something didn't work. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Please enter your email and password to sign in. Sauer, 6-2 and 195, thought pro football players were treated like children. And then, the son can kick and punt the ball. George August Sauer George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. 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. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Whether that comes in the form of small, personal touches to a funeral, like certain music, flowers, dcor and more, to specialized services . Gertrude (Gertie) E. Sauer died on August 9th, 2019 in her Winter Springs, Florida home. He had been ill only four weeks, having felt the first attach of senility shortly before the wedding anniversary celebrations. George Henry Sauer Jr. How many avocations are delayed? 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. based on information from your browser. 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 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 the husband of Tina M. (Bayuk) Root of New May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. "It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. 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. 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. TimesMachine is an exclusive benefit for home delivery and digital subscribers. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Although he was recruited by several schools, he never really had any choice of where he was going to attend. Try again later. 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. Other parents like you. He retired in 2003 after 31 years of service. Sauer played for the New York Stars and Charlotte Hornets of the World Football League in 1974. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. and then the N.F.L. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. Try again later. Bible glowed when speaking of the Sauer, "He was probably my best all-around athlete. 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. He was born July 25, 1933, in Indianapolis. According to The New York Times obituary of Sauer, he wrote extensively, producing novels, poetry and book reviews. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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 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. Sign up for service and obituary updates. 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. He also coached a minor league football team in the late 1970s. Born in 2 Aug 1918 and died in 9 Jul 1975 Stony Plain, Alberta George Sauer Jr. This is how boys like the one in this story, my former teammates, and me, are created. 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. . Favre has fun during celebrity event at AmFam Championship, Bucks Blog A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the Frank J. Sauer of Sarasota, FL, and the late Anna Fagan Sauer. 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? He slept in a sleeping bag in the floor of his apartment because of an old back injury. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. Because this is how it happens. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. 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. Failed to delete memorial. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. His attitude did not surprise his father, George H. Sauer Sr., a former college coach and later a pro football executive. Sensitive. Sauer was married and divorced several times. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Leonard (Len) R. Sauer, of Gloucester City died on September 8 in Cooper University Medical Center from injuries suffered in an auto accident that occurred several days before. Family and friends can send flowersand condolences in memory of the loved one. Try again. Well, because the parent gets excited, and the two-year-old senses this, and it goes from there. He had no family in the area. There is little real freedom. And still others are able to move beyond the affliction, but its remnants somehow remain for the rest of their lives. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to The Nature Conservancy, Adirondack Land Trust http://www.adirondacklandtrust.org/Donate/. [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 email does not appear to be a valid email address. He was 69. Fox Valley Lutheran's Ben Gucinski wins Gatorade award, Brewers Blog She said he had been struggling with Alzheimers disease for some time. This is a carousel with slides. 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. He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. After work, and in his free time, he wrote. If that's the case, wouldn't it be healthier to just hit your head against a padded wall? Navy Team His Most Memorable. George Henry Sauer Jr. was born to George and Lillian Sauer on Nov. 10, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wis., and raised in Waco, Tex. [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. He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. There is a problem with your email/password. 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. U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 18561970, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. 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. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "It is personally embarrassing to realize that you are a part of this.". After two years in the insurance business, he joined the Titans in 1961, as the team's backfield coach-general manager. On a writers journey. After playing three years for the University of Texas, Sauer signed with the Jets in 1965, the same year the team drafted Joe Namath. You even live and eat together like you are in a boys camp.. After leaving the NFL, Sauer pursued a career in writing and publishing. 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. 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. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262995/george-sauer. And all of this gets very deeply embedded in the son at a very early age. He was born in Sheboygan. John was a 1959 graduate of Scecina Memorial High School. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBruzdzinski Funeral Home. Chin Up Parents, if you care and seek wisdom, pay attention now. He played college football for the Texas Longhorns. Oops, we were unable to send the email. Try again later. Sauer was another. 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. How much do you really value intelligence, Moffitt observed, when as a society you continue to do unintelligent things?. That season, Sauer caught 38 passes for 547 yards, good for 14.4 yards per catch and three touchdowns. In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business designed to mold you into someone easy to manipulate.. Bill Balog pulls World of Outlaws shocker at Beaver Dam, Packers Blog Leave a memory or share a photo or video below to show your support. Verify and try again. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Parents, pay heed. Like so many other decisions up to that point, and like so many others, that decision had already been made for him. 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.". Please try again later. George Jr. played from 1966 to 1970 for the New York Jets; he is shown on a 1969 Glendale stamp. 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. 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. He died on May 7, 2013, in Westerville, Ohio, of congestive heart failure, having suffered from Alzheimer's disease.[2]. 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. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Sorry to hear George had passed away. He had grown to hate the life of a pro football player, he said. Robert Sauer, Jr. Robert Arthur Sauer, Jr. passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of July 11, 2021 at the age of 49. After college, he played for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL) from 1935 to 1937, helping them win the 1936 NFL championship as their starting left halfback. "It is a sad thing to see a 40-year-old man checked into bed at night," Sauer said. Alfred married Rosemaria Abeyta on June 6, 1975 and together they had four children. He simply rolled up his sleeves and met the ball carrier head on." ", (Photo credits: Top: Associated Press file photo. Resend Activation Email. [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. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. 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. A few thoughts: George Sauer had the heart and soul of a poet. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Sauer (53262995)? This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. I enjoyed the competition. Try again later. Sauer expressed his misgivings about the football life in an article in The Times in 1983. A great athlete like Sauer naturally will be hard to replace.". To use this feature, use a newer browser. He was a slightly imposing figure, standing six feet, two inches tall, but otherwise he looked like a college English professor. 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. 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. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. 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. Burial will be at Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery, south of . As for George Jr., it read, dont worry. 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. George is survived by his daughters Amy Helewa; Cynthia Klenz (Barry Blakeslee); Nancy Eberling (David); brother Leonard Sauer (Mimi); eleven grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren, and preceded in death by his wife Martha (Sprenger), daughter Ellen (Corbin), and sons-in-law Joe Helewa and Buck Klenz. He enjoyed watching old shows such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show, and I Love Lucy. When Sauer quit the Jets in April 1971, his coach and general manager, Weeb Ewbank, was shocked. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. George Sauer had a huge day in the biggest game in New York Jets. I know the father does this because my father did it with me, and I confess that I did it with my sons. The pretty girls in school like you. He definitely does not like to be regimented, he said of his son. Position: SE-WR 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: November 10, 1943 in Sheboygan, WI. He wanted something else. He walked away from the money, from everything, because it was too painful for him.. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.meadcares.com for the Sauer family. 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. And in practice its a very subtle thing. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 12, 1933 - His father would go on to coach football at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy, and Baylor. After leaving the Jets, Sauer played for the New York Stars and the Charlotte Hornets of the short-lived World Football League in 1974. 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