Philadelphia Eagles Legend Bill Bergey Lost Battle with Cancer on Christmas Day
The Philadelphia Eagles released a statement on Christmas after the passing of Bill Bergey, one of the franchise’s greatest linebackers and a member of the Eagles Hall of Fame.
He fought valiantly and bravely against cancer for three years. He died peacefully on Christmas morning at the age of 79, surrounded by his loving family.
The Eagles released this statement:
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of Bill Bergey. An Eagles all-time great, Bill was a legendary linebacker who gained the respect of players and coaches across the league for his blue-collar work ethic and hard-nosed play,” said Eagles Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lurie. “He was rightfully inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1988. Bill exemplified what it meant to be an Eagle in every way, and proudly represented the team in the community well after his playing days were over. We will all miss him dearly and extend our deepest condolences to the entire Bergey family.”
Bergey is survived by his wife of 55 years, Micky, three sons – Jason, Jake, and Josh, 10 grandkids whom he loved and cherished every day, and two siblings – his brother, Bruce, and sister, Sylvia. He was a man who loved his family to the end. His bear hugs will be missed.
In seven years with the Eagles, Bergey was a five-time All-Pro, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, a three-time Eagles MVP, and the runner-up for the NFL’s Defensive Player of the Year in 1974. He dished out nearly 1,200 tackles in his Philadelphia tenure.
Rest in Peace Bill!
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