Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. His eight receptions and 133 yards led all receivers in that game. He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. 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,. As for George Jr., it read, dont worry. How much do you really value intelligence, Moffitt observed, when as a society you continue to do unintelligent things?. It both glorifies and destroys bodies. and then the N.F.L. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 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. Sauer caught two key passes, each converting first downs, on the Jets' only touchdown drive of the game. 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. His mother, Lillian Werner, was from there. 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. This is not an indictment of fathers including me its just a recitation of facts. I never liked the hatred in football. This site is provided as a service of SCI Shared Resources, LLC. You stick out too much, the world enlarges around you to dangerous proportions, and you are too evident to too many others. George Sauer in 1969. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. 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). 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? Year should not be greater than current year. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 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. How Dave and I love this sweet, precious family. Those who knew him as a boy say he was a poet at heart. Well, because the parent gets excited, and the two-year-old senses this, and it goes from there. Blessings as we mourn. George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr., 83, of Orma, WV, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at his home. Verify and try again. How many possibilities are simply forfeited? [6], Sauer appeared as an imposter on the February 26, 1962 episode of the game show To Tell The Truth. That was the hapless 1948 Navy squad, which took on an undefeated Army team and fought the mighty Cadets to a 21-21 tie. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for George Sauer Jr. memorial. I remember my father telling my mother one time, With his hands he should be an end.. [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. In the inception in the very earliest of days this is how it happens. George had a Bachelors Degree from Union College, Schenectady NY and a Masters of Civil Engineering from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. He was great at carrying the ball and he was one of the best on defense. Author of the Anthology Trilogy & Bring in the Gladiators @amazon. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. It starts flowing in from neighbors, other parents, teachers, coaches, and other kids. 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. [2] In a 1971 interview with the Institute for the Study of Sport and Society, Sauer said, "When you get to the college and professional levels, the coaches still treat you as an adolescent. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Brewers try for sweep of Nationals, Racing Beat He was born July 25, 1933, in Indianapolis. cemeteries found in Stony Plain, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada will be saved to your photo volunteer list. May 23, 2021 Marine Corps Veteran. His attitude did not surprise his father, George H. Sauer Sr., a former college coach and later a pro football executive. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. You live forever in our hearts. 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. ). 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Anyone can read what you share. It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. 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. George Jr. played from 1966 to 1970 for the New York Jets; he is shown on a 1969 Glendale stamp. Other parents like you. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Sorry to hear George had passed away. 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. There is little real freedom. 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. This is how boys like the one in this story, my former teammates, and me, are created. He left with one year still left on his contract, which was certain to have been extended. Doting father. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. April 12, 1933 - Middleton gets first-hand look at global game in Australia, Golf Beat To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. He participated in soccer, baseball and taekwondo throughout his school years. Outside of helping you tackle the logistics associated with a funeral (i.e. He earned a certificate in Administration of Justice in June 1978. A native of Philadelphia, PA, he was the son of the Frank J. Sauer of Sarasota, FL, and the late Anna Fagan Sauer. 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. Rollins Funeral Home is located at Eastman GA. Fortunate son. 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. 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. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Lillian, son George Sauer Jr., and daughter, Dana. [5] Sauer remained with the Jets until 1969 when he was named general manager of the Boston Patriots. Sauer was married and divorced several times. Len was a lifelong resident of Gloucester City. Following the services, there will be a reception at the Miller home. How many avocations are delayed? There is a problem with your email/password. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. She and George were in high school classes with me. 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.". Funeral Home Services for George are being provided by FJ Corrigan Funeral Services, and Kindrich-McHugh Steinbauer. I know the father does this because my father did it with me, and I confess that I did it with my sons. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Like so many other decisions up to that point, and like so many others, that decision had already been made for him. 1933 All-American At Nebraska George Sauer was one of Nebraska's most historic players during the 1930's. Coach D.X. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Sauer, who played for the Jets from. This browser does not support getting your location. Sauer caught 66 passes for 1,141 yards in 1968 to help the Jets to an 11-3 record. Make sure that the file is a photo. After three seasons with the Green Bay Packers, Sauer Sr. went on to a long and successful career in coaching and scouting, including seven years with the New York Titans/Jets as their general manager in 1962 and as the director of player personnel from 19631968. 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. "He was an integral part of the development and success of our fine football team," Ewbank said. He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. Edward John Sauer Jr., 84, of Anderson, passed away Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, at St. Vincent Heart Center. 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. There is no team, no loyalty, no camaraderie; there is only him, alone., Ten years later, Sauer remained just as disillusioned. Sorry! Include gps location with grave photos where possible. He retired in 2003 after 31 years of service. To use this feature, use a newer browser. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of George Sauer to show support. He spent the next two years as general manager of the Boston Patriots, and four as the team's regional scout in the Southwest. 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? I thought you might like to see a memorial for George Sauer Jr. In a 1972 article in the Tuscaloosa News, Sauer discussed his choice to leave the sport. Alfred worked at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, CA as a Heavy Mobile Mechanic and leader. "[2] Sauer's father, on the subject of his son's retirement, stated, "He definitely does not like to be regimented."[2]. "But he was given skills he didnt want. He shouldve been the MVP in that game, but it didnt matter to him. 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 On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1979, he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. The memory of that letter has stayed with me because I think it was important in my eventual retirement, Sauer would later observe. Why hate your fellow man, evenartificially?". 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. How is this possible? Anyone can read what you share. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. 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. His sister, Ms. Keifer, is his only immediate survivor. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. He was born November 27, 1937, a son of the late Fredrick August Sauer, Sr. and Anita Elizabeth Sauer. 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. We have set your language to Sauer, 6-2 and 195, thought pro football players were treated like children. And now, over a quarter century later, he had found some measure of peace and contentment stocking the shelves at the grocery store and writing in his free time. People like you because youre good at throwing around the ball. 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. from 1965 through 1970, appearing in 84 games and catching 309 passes for 4,965 yards and 28 touchdowns. William (Billy) J. Sauer, Jr., 39, of Milwaukee, was granted the breath of peace and infinite new life on July 9, 2021. Parents, pay heed. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Alfred was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. 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. I found on Findagrave.com. Born in 2 Aug 1918 and died in 9 Jul 1975 Stony Plain, Alberta George Sauer Jr. "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. Sauer, who played for the Jets from 1965-70, had a couple of state connections. He continued a life of learning, mastering and enjoying new things including magic tricks, juggling . Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. The rosary and funeral service will be held on May 6, 2022, at St. Josephs Catholic Church at 10:30am. Sauer catching a pass over the Raiders Willie Brown. Funeral arrangement under the care ofBruzdzinski Funeral Home. George Price Funeral Home 1400 Ave J, Levelland (806) 894-3131 Anderson-Clayton Bros. Funeral Home 202 South Bois D'Arc, P.O. His father, George Sr., had played for the Longhorns coach, Dana X. Bible, at the University of Nebraska in the early 30s. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. 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. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. At the time when you are a young father, it just seems like the normal thing to do. 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. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. This is a carousel with slides. In spite of his disillusionment about playing professional football, Sauer returned to play for the New York Stars of the World Football League in 1974. U.S., Dutch Christian Reformed Church Vital Records, 18561970, Thank you for fulfilling this photo request. Burial will be at Albany Rural Cemetery, Albany N.Y. at a date to be determined. He starts tossing a football or baseball to the son when the son is maybe two years old, or whatever the thing may be. GREAT NEWS! "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 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. 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. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. George Sauer, 1994 The middle-aged man lived alone in a small apartment in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. [7], Sauer died in 1994 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. George Sauer. Alfred married Rosemaria Abeyta on June 6, 1975 and together they had four children. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. After two years in the insurance business, he joined the Titans in 1961, as the team's backfield coach-general manager. In Christ: Dave and Carol Anderson. After leaving the Jets, Sauer served as an unpaid offensive line coach in 1973 at Oberlin College in Ohio. And then the son can throw the ball. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Although the 6'2" Sauer didn't have game-breaking speed, he was an exemplary route-runner and had tremendously reliable hands. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Position: SE-WR 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: November 10, 1943 in Sheboygan, WI. He played college football for the University of Texas. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. 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. The Titans later reorganized and in 1963 were renamed in as the New York Jets. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. Published by Bay City Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2021. Search above to list available cemeteries. It may take up to 1 hour for your comment to appear on the website. Try again later. 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 Sr. was an All-American fullback at Nebraska, and was a head coach at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy and Baylor. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. [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. He had no family in the area. He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. In 1979 he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. 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. And this affirmation is not just coming from his parents. 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). based on information from your browser. His school would win a share of the Texas State High School Football Championship (AAAA) in 1960. He wanted something else. Failed to remove flower. Gertrude (Gertie) E. Sauer died on August 9th, 2019 in her Winter Springs, Florida home. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. "It claims to teach self-discipline and responsibility, which is its most obvious contradiction. This account has been disabled. He earned his GED and went on to attend Barstow Community College. Edward graduated from Tech High School and. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. His father was a football man. 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. An all-America fullback under Coach Dana X. Bible at the University of Nebraska, Mr. Sauer, a Nebraska native, played two seasons for the Green Bay Packers before beginning a five-year stint as head coach at the University of New Hampshire in 1937. "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. 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. She said he had been struggling with Alzheimers disease for some time. Sauer was born in Sheboygan and raised in Waco, Texas. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. After work, and in his free time, he wrote. Write your message of sympathy today. Although we rarely communicated in recent years, I remember him well, especially memories with his wife Martha. Try again later. He was 52 years old. George Sauer Jr. would later observe, We had about thirteen trees in our backyard when I was a kid in Waco, Texas. His father would go on to coach football at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy, and Baylor. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. Wisconsin wolf population increases to record high, Badgers Blog He worked at the local Sunshine Food Stores stacking shelves by day. In an interview with The New York Times, he called professional football a grotesque business designed to mold you into someone easy to manipulate.. And then, the son can kick and punt the ball. He was born September 26, 1981. George M. Sauer, Jr. (Major U.S. Army, Retired) died peacefully in Aurora, Ohio on December 25, 2016 at the age of 93. 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. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. George Sauer, Jr. passed away on December 25, 2016 in Aurora, Ohio. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/53262995/george-sauer. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. His son, George Jr., a former Jets receiver, said his father died of Alzheimer's disease. He retired from the N.F.L. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? 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. His father had played for the Green Bay Packers from 19351937 and been a member of the Packers 1936 NFL championship team. 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. 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 called the back room at the Sunshine Store Paradise. Until you got to know him, the man who helped stock the grocery store shelves kept such a low profile that not many people knew anything about him. But Sauer, a split end who lacked great speed but ran textbook pass patterns, caught eight. by long shadows, longer time, an old man dances in my heart his broken brain rattles mine. "He will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person.
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