Bill Bergey, former Eagles linebacker and Pro Bowl star, dies at 79

Bill Bergey, a former Pro Bowl linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 79. The team confirmed his death, and his son shared the news on social media. Bergey was a key player for the Eagles, making five Pro Bowl appearances and being inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame in 2009. He had openly battled a disease since 2021. Drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in 1969, Bergey became a fan favorite in Philadelphia. He recorded nearly 1,200 tackles and was involved in Eagles radio broadcasts after retiring in 1980.