He also coached a minor league football team in the late 1970s. Please accept Echovita's sincere condolences. 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. . 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. After retiring, Sauer pursued writing and completed a novel. Consider it; how many people are better-suited to do something else, something they are more naturally-suited to do, that they would enjoy much more, that they do not do because of a family or societal pressure? His attitude did not surprise his father, George H. Sauer Sr., a former college coach and later a pro football executive. Obituary | Robert Sauer, Jr. of Carson, North Dakota | Evanson Jensen He was great at carrying the ball and he was one of the best on defense. 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. Alfred was a member of St. Josephs Catholic Church. SAUER, GEORGE C. 4/27/1906 - 12/2/1992 Til memory fades and life departs. He caught 75 passes in 1967 to lead the American Football League. Weve updated the security on the site. 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. ", (Photo credits: Top: Associated Press file photo. Thats how it happens to hundreds of thousands of young men in America, and its how it happened to the man on aisle 7, George Sauer Jr. He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Maynard caught no passes that day. Because this is how it happens. "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. You can always change this later in your Account settings. In 1979, he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. People like you because youre good at throwing around the ball. Occasionally the digitization process introduces transcription errors or other problems; we are continuing to work to improve these archived versions. 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. Drag images here or select from your computer for George Sauer Jr. memorial. A wide receiver on the New York Jets 1969 championship team, George Sauer Jr., died Tuesday in Westerville, Ohio, of Alzheimers disease. [6], Sauer appeared as an imposter on the February 26, 1962 episode of the game show To Tell The Truth. He spent the next two years as general manager of the Boston Patriots, and four as the team's regional scout in the Southwest. Obituary: George August "Sonny" Sauer, Sr. - WTAP George M. Sauer, Jr. (Major U.S. Army, Retired) died peacefully in Aurora, Ohio on December 25, 2016 at the age of 93. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. cemeteries found in Stony Plain, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada will be saved to your photo volunteer list. F. J. Corrigan/Steinbauer Funeral Service. [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. Position: SE-WR 6-2, 195lb (188cm, 88kg) Born: November 10, 1943 in Sheboygan, WI. GEORGE SAUER MEMORIAM. His father had played for the Green Bay Packers from 19351937 and been a member of the Packers 1936 NFL championship team. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. George Sauer had a huge day in the biggest game in New York Jets. Sauers father, George Sauer Sr., played fullback for the Packers from 1935-37. There is no team, no loyalty, no camaraderie; there is only him, alone., Ten years later, Sauer remained just as disillusioned. George Henry Sauer Sr. (December 11, 1910 February 5, 1994) was an American football player, coach, college sports administrator, and professional football executive. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button. 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. High intensity interval training is quick and effective, when done right, The Duffel Bag and then the N.F.L. 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. If that's the case, wouldn't it be healthier to just hit your head against a padded wall? Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. A great athlete like Sauer naturally will be hard to replace.". At the time when you are a young father, it just seems like the normal thing to do. He starts tossing a football or baseball to the son when the son is maybe two years old, or whatever the thing may be. At the time of his death, he was survived by his wife Lillian, son George Sauer Jr., and daughter, Dana. 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. 21 Alleged Heroin Traffickers Federally Charged In New Jersey Selle: Term limits unneeded when there's dumb and dumber Middleton gets first-hand look at global game in Australia, Golf Beat Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? "He will be missed very much, both as George Sauer the player and George Sauer the person. . His father would go on to coach football at New Hampshire, Kansas, Navy, and Baylor. 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. It is how you gain personal value. There is a problem with your email/password. (88 years old). He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. Not surprisingly, the younger Sauer was a standout football player at Waco High School. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. and then the N.F.L. She and George were in high school classes with me. Checkout the latest stats for George Sauer. 81, passed away February 28, 2023. 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. Verify and try again. His father was a football man. 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. George Sauer in 1969. Learn more about merges. 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. 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. He later served as director of pro personnel for the New York Titans and Jets. 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. And the son who can barely walk and cant even speak yet can catch the ball. "But he was given skills he didnt want. You even have to live and eat together like you were in a boys camp. He was predeceased by : his parents, Michael A Sauer and Ethel Sauer (Curry); and his brother Roy A. Sauer. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. Sauer, who played for the Jets from. George R. Root, Jr. | Obituaries | lancasteronline.com Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of George Sauer (53262995)? How is this possible? 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. 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. Born in 2 Aug 1918 and died in 9 Jul 1975 Stony Plain, Alberta George Sauer Jr. Comfort the family with flowers or a sympathy gift. Although the 6'2" Sauer didn't have game-breaking speed, he was an exemplary route-runner and had tremendously reliable hands. View Cemetery. George Sauer - Wikipedia He continued a life of learning, mastering and enjoying new things including magic tricks, juggling . He was born November 6, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late John and Athaleen Harlan Kiesel. GEORGE SAUER OBITUARY Sauer George H. Sauer Jr, 69, formerly of Waco, TX, passed away May 7, 2013 at Manor Care Health facility in Westerville, OH, following a lengthy battle with. Albert George Sauer The Rev. Failed to report flower. With over 1,900 locations, Dignity Memorial providers proudly serve over 375,000 families a year. And thats how it happens. After playing three years for the University of Texas, Sauer signed with the Jets in 1965, the same year the team drafted Joe Namath. 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. 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. George Henry Sauer Jr. was born to George and Lillian Sauer on Nov. 10, 1943, in Sheboygan, Wis., and raised in Waco, Tex. 1969 Glendale Stamps :: Nearmint's Vintage Football Card Blog There was an error deleting this problem. The shifty slot receiver who walked away from the game at the. How many avocations are delayed? A few thoughts: George Sauer had the heart and soul of a poet. Ive got a uniform reserved for him here in 1961.. 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. It doesnt take much, and the seeds are firmly planted, the heading is set. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. 0 cemeteries found in Stony Plain, Edmonton Census Division, Alberta, Canada. And still others are able to move beyond the affliction, but its remnants somehow remain for the rest of their lives. 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. NFL STAR GEORGE SAUER: NO ORDINARY GUY | Malibu, CA Patch Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. 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. He earned his GED and went on to attend Barstow Community College. A system error has occurred. But I was appalled by the negating of the qualities of true competition and the emphasis on lucrative contracts. He was a slightly imposing figure, standing six feet, two inches tall, but otherwise he looked like a college English professor. Although he was recruited by several schools, he never really had any choice of where he was going to attend. He left with one year still left on his contract, which was certain to have been extended. 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. "It is personally embarrassing to realize that you are a part of this.". Fortunate son. Echovita Inc is a registered trademark. Sauer caught seven passes for 70 yards in the Jets thrilling 27-23 playoff win over the Raiders to help the Jets to a berth in Super Bowl III. 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. Help tell the story of your loved ones unique life. 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. He worked at the local Sunshine Food Stores stacking shelves by day. Family members linked to this person will appear here. Sauer, 6-2 and 195, thought pro football players were treated like children. Other parents like you. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. from 1965 through 1970 . He wanted something else. 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. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? "After years of this kind of living, what else can you be but an adolescent? 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. Like so many other decisions up to that point, and like so many others, that decision had already been made for him. George Sauer, Jets' Leading Receiver in Super Bowl III, Dies at 69 According to The New York Times obituary of Sauer, he wrote extensively, producing novels, poetry and book reviews. Sauer caught 66 passes for 1,141 yards in 1968 to help the Jets to an 11-3 record. "Pro football does not do what it claims to do," Sauer said when he retired from the National Football League. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? 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. Try again. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. He played for the Jets in the A.F.L. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Edward graduated from Tech High School and. Imagine that for a moment. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. That season, Sauer caught 38 passes for 547 yards, good for 14.4 yards per catch and three touchdowns. I found on Findagrave.com. As for George Jr., it read, dont worry. He is the writer and producer of the book and podcast Welcome to the Machine, available on most podcast platforms. Sauer played college football for the Texas Longhorns as a wide receiver. 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. Sauer catching a pass over the Raiders Willie Brown. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. He was 69. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month. And then the son can throw the ball. Joe Namath (left) and George Sauer chat during a New York Jets practice on Nov. 29, 1968 at Shea Stadium in New York.). Sorry to hear George had passed away. ). This is not an indictment of fathers including me its just a recitation of facts. George Sauer Obituary (2007) - Cleveland, OH - The Plain Dealer