Former NFL linebacker Invoice Bergey has died, his son introduced on Christmas Day. He was 79 years previous.
Bergey, who performed for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1974 to 1980, had been battling most cancers for a number of years. His son, Jake Bergey, stated his father was “a very nice particular person.”
The South Dayton, New York native’s skilled soccer profession started within the late Sixties, when he performed for the group Cincinnati Bengals.
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Invoice Bergey of the Philadelphia Eagles stretches as he warms up for the Redskins recreation at RFK Stadium on September 10, 1978 in Washington, DC (Deal with sport/Getty Photos)
“After an extended, laborious 3 yr battle, Dad misplaced his battle with most cancers. One of the best father, buddy, grandfather, soccer participant and no doubt the best particular person on this world. I’ll actually miss him. I like you daddy,” Jake wrote on X, previously generally known as Twitter.
Bergey recorded practically 1,200 tackles throughout his exceptional tenure with the Eagles. He received Pro Bowl honors 4 occasions throughout his keep in Philadelphia. Bergey obtained the primary Professional Bowl nod of his profession in 1969, whereas with the Bengals.
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The previous linebacker was inducted into the Eagles Corridor of Fame in 1988. He obtained one other honor in 2011 when he grew to become a member of the Philadelphia Sports activities Corridor of Fame.
Invoice Bergey of the Philadelphia Eagles on the sidelines throughout a preseason recreation in opposition to the Steelers at Three Rivers Stadium on September 2, 1977 in Pittsburgh. (George Gojkovitch/Getty Photos)
In 2023, Bergey shared some particulars about his relationship with Buffalo Bills legend Jim Kelly. The previous Payments quarterback battled jaw most cancers and have become considered one of Bergey’s trusted confidants.
Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Invoice Bergey kneels in entrance of Oakland Raiders tight finish Raymond Chester throughout Tremendous Bowl XV on the Superdome in New Orleans, January 25, 1981. (Manny Rubio-USA Right this moment Sports activities)
“He was type of my inspiration,” Bergey instructed the Eagles’ official group web site final yr. “He retains me knowledgeable. ‘Keep in mind,’ he would say, ‘You are a soccer participant, you are robust and you’ll beat this. You may deal with this.'”
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Bergey performed college football within the state of Arkansas. After retiring from the NFL, Bergey spent a number of years contributing to pregame and postgame protection of the Eagles.
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