George Sauer Jr.
American football player, Super Bowl III champion
Born
1943
82 years ago
Died
May 7th, 2013
12 years ago — 70 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a wide receiver in the National Football League. Spent six seasons with the New York Jets from 1965 to 1970, contributing to the team's victory in Super Bowl III. After retiring from professional football, Sauer became a writer and worked as a creative consultant in the television industry.
Contributed to New York Jets' Super Bowl III victory
Caught 6 passes for 133 yards in Super Bowl III
Accumulated over 2,200 receiving yards during NFL career
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