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. George G. Sauer Jr. (1845-1919) - Find a Grave Memorial Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 12, 1933 - Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Middleton gets first-hand look at global game in Australia, Golf Beat 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. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Year should not be greater than current year. Let others know about your loved one's death. 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. 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. As Sauer continued to develop, so did the New York Jets. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He was 69. Oops, we were unable to send the email. 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. Oops, something didn't work. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Bill Balog pulls World of Outlaws shocker at Beaver Dam, Packers Blog Sauer - CNBNews A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the Frank J. Sauer of Sarasota, FL, and the late Anna Fagan Sauer. A wide receiver on the New York Jets 1969 championship team, George Sauer Jr., died Tuesday in Westerville, Ohio, of Alzheimer's disease. I never liked the hatred in football. How many desires are never followed, all in the name of going along to get along? Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Those who knew him as a boy say he was a poet at heart. 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. Some are able to move beyond the affliction, and some are not. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972. 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. Checkout the latest stats for George Sauer. The father would win because the son preferred peace to confrontation, wanted to make his father proud, and in any event, the son really had no other choice, being on the much weaker end of the power balance before reaching full adulthood. 81, passed away February 28, 2023. 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. Wisconsin wolf population increases to record high, Badgers Blog It starts flowing in from neighbors, other parents, teachers, coaches, and other kids. His father was a football man. 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. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. 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. His father, George Henry Sauer Sr., played for the Green Bay Packers from 1935 through 1937. Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Inc. | 12497 Leopard St TX funeral home and Learn more about merges. Rev. His father was a lifelong football player, coach, and administrator. Here is George Sauer's obituary. After work, and in his free time, he wrote. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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. 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. The middle-aged man lived alone in a small apartment in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? He was 69. Sauer, 6-2 and 195, thought pro football players were treated like children. 1967 AFL - JOE NAMATH to GEORGE SAUER highlights / TD - YouTube Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues. He earned a certificate in Administration of Justice in June 1978. Thanks for your help! And then one day, the son looks around and learns that hes being praised for being able to throw that ball, or catch that ball, or kick that ball. I didnt realize I was doing this at the time. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. 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. A graveside service will be held following the funeral at Mt. His father would go on to coach football at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy, and Baylor. 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. 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. Former UT and Jets receiver Sauer dies at 69 - Chron Growing up, the son had been an outstanding student with a wide variety of interests. Sauers father, George Sauer Sr., played fullback for the Packers from 1935-37. My dad would throw the ball to me close to the trees and Id bounce off of them after I caught it. 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). You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Sauer was married and divorced several times. After leaving the Jets, Sauer served as an unpaid offensive line coach in 1973 at Oberlin College in Ohio. 1963 Texas Longhorns footballconsensus national champions, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "George Sauer, Jets Receiver and Rebel, Is Dead at 69", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=George_Sauer_Jr.&oldid=1140626796, American Football League All-League players, American Football League All-Star players, Players of American football from Wisconsin, Short description is different from Wikidata, Articles needing additional references from December 2019, All articles needing additional references, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles missing alt text and caption, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 21 February 2023, at 00:13. 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. 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. He was a member of Texas teams that went undefeated in 1963-64, winning the Cotton Bowl, and that defeated Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. I thought you might like to see a memorial for George Sauer Jr. Imagine that for a moment. [5] Sauer remained with the Jets until 1969 when he was named general manager of the Boston Patriots. 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 finished with 29 catches for 301 yards and two touchdowns. 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. 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. George Sauer in 1969. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am, Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Hope Lutheran Church 456 S Chillicothe Rd, Aurora, OH. Sauer was another. He had no family in the area. burial type, casket, head stone, cemetery accommodations, etc.) 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 He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. Although he was recruited by several schools, he never really had any choice of where he was going to attend. 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. Bible glowed when speaking of the Sauer, "He was probably my best all-around athlete. All Obituaries - Sawyer-George Funeral Home, Inc. Robert Sauer, Jr. Robert Arthur Sauer, Jr. passed away unexpectedly in the early morning of July 11, 2021 at the age of 49. Missed and loved by, Your family X. 1969 Glendale Stamps :: Nearmint's Vintage Football Card Blog Sauer caught two key passes, each converting first downs, on the Jets' only touchdown drive of the game. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. 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. Please reset your password. She and George were in high school classes with me. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. I enjoyed the friendships I made. Sauer attended the University of Nebraska where he was an All-American halfback under Dana X. Bible from 1931-1933. The History of Longhorn Sports - Texas Legacy Support Network Sign up for service and obituary updates. 0 cemeteries found in Stony Plain, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. His son, George Jr., a former Jets receiver, said his father died of Alzheimer's disease. This is a digitized version of an article from The Timess print archive, before the start of online publication in 1996. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Sauer (53262995)? Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Sauer to show support. Edina Sauer Obituary (1962 - 2022) - Dallas, TX - Dallas Morning News 1933 All-American At Nebraska George Sauer was one of Nebraska's most historic players during the 1930's. Coach D.X. But Sauer, a split end who lacked great speed but ran textbook pass patterns, caught eight. He was named the top split end in the AFL in 1967 by the Associated Press, UPI and theSporting News. Born in 2 Aug 1918 and died in 9 Jul 1975 Stony Plain, Alberta George Sauer Jr. and then the N.F.L. 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. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. All are welcomed to attend. 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. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 - February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Other parents like you. He was 52 years old. In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business. When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent, he said in an interview. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. And then, the son can kick and punt the ball. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. He retired in 2003 after 31 years of service. Learn more about managing a memorial . He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. He was general manager of the New England Patriots for a year as well. He continued a life of learning, mastering and enjoying new things including magic tricks, juggling .