Bill Bergey is survived by his wife, Micky, their three sons, Josh, Jake, and Jason and ten grandchildren. Sadly, Bergey passed away on December 25 at the age of 79 following a three-year fight with cancer.
Known by most as Bill Bergey, William Earl Bergey was born on February 9, 1945, and played professional football in the NFL for 12 seasons as a linebacker, most notably with the Philadelphia Eagles.
In addition, the Cincinnati Bengals of the AFL selected Bergey in the 1969 NFL/AFL draft, and he played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.
Before the AFL-NFL merger was finalized, the Bengals had Bergey play for them in the NFL until 1973.
The following year, Bergey signed with the Eagles, where he played for seven seasons until his retirement in 1981.
Throughout his career, Bergey earned five Pro Bowl selections, two first-team All-Pro honors, and played in his final professional game at Super Bowl XV.
In addition, they inducted him into the Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame and the Eagles Hall of Fame.
Sadly, NFL legend Bill Bergey died on Christmas Day at the age of 79, according to his son Jake’s tweet.
Bergey lost his battle with esophageal cancer, which he had been fighting for three years.
After a long hard 3 year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grand father, football player and out right great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad. pic.twitter.com/RTLln3UA8o
— Jake Bergey (@Bergey66) December 25, 2024
Furthermore, the football community is mourning, and fans are in deep sorrow following the news of Bergey’s passing.
Together With His Wife, Micky Kay, Bill Bergey Resided in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Following his retirement from football, Bill Bergey lived with his wife, Micky Kay, and their sons in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.
Moreover, in 1971, Bergey wed his college sweetheart, Micky, and they remained together for over fifty years until his death.
Despite the difficult times, Micky was by his side constantly and provided the majority of his support during his fight with cancer.
However, Micky chooses to live away from the spotlight and rarely appears at events.
Additionally, the couple raised their three sons, Josh, Jake, and Jason, with love and care.
38 treatments and still the toughest guy I know. Love him to death. #66 @NLLwings @Eagles pic.twitter.com/OMwYA93MgP
— Jake Bergey (@Bergey66) March 10, 2022
Moreover, Bill’s sons, Josh and Jake, have played lacrosse in the past, and Jason, his other son, works as a financial advisor.
Jake Bergey is a former professional lacrosse player known for his abilities and leadership while playing for the Philadelphia Wings in the National Lacrosse League (NLL).
Furthermore, like his brother, Josh Bergey was a former Major League Lacrosse (MLL) player for the Chesapeake Bayhawks before turning to coaching.
Consequently, Jason Bergey is the proprietor of Pennsylvania Wealth Management, a financial advising firm with offices in York, Pennsylvania, and Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
Bill Bergey’s sons married and had children, giving him ten grandchildren.
Bergey’s final breath was in Chadds Ford, and his wife, three sons, and grandchildren survived him.
Additional Information
- Bill Bergey’s estimated net worth at the time of his death on December 25, 2024, was $3 million.
- The Eagles fan Pat Solitano Sr., played by Robert De Niro in the movie Silver Linings Playbook, dons a Bill Bergey jersey with the number 66.
- Bergey held the rank of lieutenant in the US Army Reserve while he was playing.
