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 ...

“Bill was a great player and even better person! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Bergey family! Bubba was special!” Former NFL All-Pro safety Brian Dawkins, who played for the Eagles ...

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 will all miss him dearly and extend our deepest condolences to the entire Bergey family." Bergey is a member of the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame and the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame.

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.

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.