Bill Bergey, former Eagles linebacker and Hall of Famer, dies at 79

Bill Bergey, a former NFL linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, has died at age 79. His son announced the news on Christmas Day, noting that Bergey had been battling cancer for three years. Bergey played for the Eagles from 1974 to 1980 and was known for his impressive career, recording nearly 1,200 tackles. He was a four-time Pro Bowl selection and was inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 1988. Before joining the Eagles, Bergey played for the Cincinnati Bengals. After retiring, he contributed to the Eagles' pregame and postgame coverage.