Former NFL linebacker Bill Bergey has died, his son announced on Christmas Day. He was 79. Bergey, who played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1974-1980, had been battling cancer for the past few ...

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died following a bout with cancer. He was 79. His son, Jake Bergey, shared the tragic news on social media on Christmas Day.

We will all miss him dearly and extend our deepest condolences to the entire Bergey family." Bergey was originally a second-round pick of the Bengals in 1969. He made the first of his five Pro ...

Bergey’s death has since been confirmed by several media outlets. ‘I’m so sorry for your loss Jake,’ wrote local Philadelphia NBC anchor John Clark. ‘Thinking of you and your family.

We will all miss him dearly and extend our deepest condolences to the entire Bergey family." Bergey was a native of South Dayton, New York, and played his college ball at Arkansas State.

we extend our deepest condolences to the family, friends and former teammates and colleagues of Bill Bergey," said ASU Head Football Coach Butch Jones. "He was one of the greatest to ever play at ...

We will all miss him dearly and extend our deepest condolences to the entire Bergey family." All things Eagles: Latest Philadelphia Eagles news, schedule, roster, stats, injury updates and more.

"Nobody ever loved his family, friends, and Eagles fans more. May Bubba rest in peace." Bergey, who recorded nearly 1,200 tackles in seven seasons with the Eagles, was born Feb. 9, 1945 ...