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Legendary Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a long battle with cancer, his son announced on social media. He was 79. Jake Bergey, a former pro lacrosse player, posted the news Wednesday morning on X, the former Twitter: “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.
After five years and one Pro Bowl in Cincinnati, he was traded to the Eagles in 1974 and immediately became a difference maker. He made Pro Bowls in four of his first five seasons with the Eagles — 1974, 1976, 1977 and 1978 — and was a 1st-team all-pro after the 1974 and 1975 seasons and a 2nd-team All-Pro in 1976, 1977 and 1978. His final season was 1980 and his final game was Super Bowl XV against the Raiders in New Orleans.
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