He simply rolled up his sleeves and met the ball carrier head on." This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. 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 6, 1941 in Indianapolis to the late John and Athaleen Harlan Kiesel. They know damn well that you were never given a chance to become responsible or self-disciplined. He was a diesel mechanic for over 60 years. [7], Sauer died in 1994 after a 10 year battle with Alzheimer's disease. 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 system error has occurred. Because this is how it happens. "After years of this kind of living, what else can you be but an adolescent? There is no team, no loyalty, no camaraderie; there is only him, alone., Ten years later, Sauer remained just as disillusioned. 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. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. And in practice its a very subtle thing. 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. Oops, something didn't work. Try again later. 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. 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. There is little real freedom. 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. How many dreams are delayed, put off, or never attempted? I found on Findagrave.com. He also coached a minor league football team in the late 1970s. He was a slightly imposing figure, standing six feet, two inches tall, but otherwise he looked like a college English professor. There is little real freedom. Sauer, however, broke out during his second year, playing a complementary role to Maynard's deep game. 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. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. Rollins Funeral Home is located at Eastman GA. 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. When Sauer quit the Jets in April 1971, his coach and general manager, Weeb Ewbank, was shocked. OBITUARY Daniel Eastman March 25, 1944 - January 4, 2023. And this affirmation is not just coming from his parents. 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. Well, because the parent gets excited, and the two-year-old senses this, and it goes from there. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. Why hate your fellow man, evenartificially?". He played for the Jets in the A.F.L. His life on this earth ended February 3, 2023, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He wanted something else. You even have to live and eat together like you were in a boys camp., Ten years later, he remained just as disillusioned. 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. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. He enjoyed watching old shows such as Bonanza, Gunsmoke, The Andy Griffith Show, and I Love Lucy. Your entry has exceeded the maximum character limit. While Maynard was the star in the receiving game in the win over the Raiders, a pulled hamstring slowed him in the Super Bowl. He was a member of the undefeated 1963 Longhorns, and of the 1964 Longhorns that defeated previously unbeaten Alabama in the 1965 Orange Bowl. 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. Search above to list available cemeteries. There was a problem getting your location. She and George were in high school classes with me. Would you like to offer George Sauers loved ones a condolence message? Albert George Sauer The Rev. And the son who can barely walk and cant even speak yet can catch the ball. He left with one year still left on his contract, which was certain to have been extended. His eight receptions and 133 yards led all receivers in that game. 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. Obituary. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. He was a.. The sponsor of a memorial may add an additional. Bob Wolfley retired in October 2014 He wrote the SportsDay blog and column and about TV and radio issues. So what does the father do? Anyone can read what you share. Fortunate son. On a writers journey. He graduated from Gloucester City High School in 1972. 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He is the writer and producer of the book and podcast Welcome to the Machine, available on most podcast platforms. Alfred liked playing cards and going to the casino to play poker. John was a 1959 graduate of Scecina Memorial High School. Send a note, share a story or upload a photo. Although we rarely communicated in recent years, I remember him well, especially memories with his wife Martha. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. He would eventually follow it up with one of the first indictments of the game ever to come from one its insiders. Power forward Ikechukwu Eke commits to Marquette's 2017 recruiting class, On the Trail You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Following the services, there will be a reception at the Miller home. 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. And still others are able to move beyond the affliction, but its remnants somehow remain for the rest of their lives. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. burial type, casket, head stone, cemetery accommodations, etc.) Photo George Sauer in 1969.Credit Associated Press. There is a problem with your email/password. He was 83. Sauer, 6-2 and 195, thought pro football players were treated like children. Growing up, the son had been an outstanding student with a wide variety of interests. According to The New York Times obituary of Sauer, he wrote extensively, producing novels, poetry and book reviews. 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 earned his GED and went on to attend Barstow Community College. He had no family in the area. GEORGE SAUER PASSED AWAY ON MAY 07, 2013 WITH ALZHEIMER'S. T-Ring T-Ring Reflection - The Article Sorry! This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Middleton gets first-hand look at global game in Australia, Golf Beat 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. FLORHAM PARK, N.J. George Sauer had a huge day in the biggest game in New York Jets. "He didnt want to be anything but a poet and a writer," said John Dockery, a Jets teammate, in a 2008 interview. Sauer expressed his misgivings about the football life in an article in The Times in 1983. Family and friends can send flowersand condolences in memory of the loved one. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com. 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. He was the son of Rose and Alfred Sauer Sr. "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.". John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. . The Dignity Memorial brand name is used to identify a network of licensed funeral, cremation and cemetery providers that include affiliates of Service Corporation International, 1929 Allen Parkway, Houston, Texas. 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. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. Failed to report flower. 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. Sauer was a four-time All-Star in the American Football League. Alfred worked at the Marine Corps Logistics Base in Barstow, CA as a Heavy Mobile Mechanic and leader. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. He was 69. His father had played for the Green Bay Packers from 19351937 and been a member of the Packers 1936 NFL championship team. He had been ill only four weeks, having felt the first attach of senility shortly before the wedding anniversary celebrations. To use this feature, use a newer browser. 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, died on Saturday at the Veterans Affairs Hospital in Waco, Tex. Published by Bay City Times from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2, 2021. 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. His sister, Ms. Keifer, is his only immediate survivor. 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. In 1979, he was an assistant coach with the Carolina Chargers of the American Football Association. To preserve these articles as they originally appeared, The Times does not alter, edit or update them. 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. His attitude did not surprise his father, George H. Sauer Sr., a former college coach and later a pro football executive. 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. based on information from your browser. How many avocations are delayed? Chin Up Try again. [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.