Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Famer and a five-time Pro Bowl linebacker, Bill Bergey, died at the age of 79 after he battled jaw cancer for three years since 2021. His son, Jake, announced his death on social media.
Bergey was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1969 and was traded by the team to the Philadelphia Eagles in 1974, where he emerged as a fan favorite. He was popular for his leadership skills and grit; he won four Pro Bowl selections and three team MVP honors with the Eagles.
The Philadelphia Eagles legend also recorded 27 career interceptions, including five during his professional career.
He bowed out of the profession in 1980 under head coach Dick Vermeil, culminating in the Eagles’ Super Bowl XV appearance.
Bergey was still connected to the Eagles despite a lingering knee injury that forced him to retire. He also contributed to Eagles radio broadcasts.
The owner of the team regards Bergey as a model of hard work and dedication, saying that he “proudly represented the team in the community.”
The former Eagles star was born in South Dayton, New York; he will not be forgotten easily as a legend by fans, colleagues, and broadcasters alike.
