NBC Sports Philadelphia’s Michael Barkann remembers Philadelphia Eagles legend Bill Bergey who died on Christmas after a remarkable career that included a trip to the Super Bowl with the Birds. Legendary Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a long battle with cancer, his son announced on social media. He was 79.

Bill Bergey, a standout linebacker who earned induction into the Philadelphia Eagles Hall of Fame, has died at 79.

Tributes have poured in for legendary Philadelphia Eagles LB Bill Bergey after he died on Christmas Day at 79 years old.

On Christmas morning, Bill's son, Jake Bergey, posted the news of his father's passing on social media and described his dad as an "out right great person."

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has passed away at the age of 79 following a three-year battle with cancer, his son announced on social media. “After a long hard 3-year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer.

The Philadelphia Eagles announced on Christmas Day that they’ve lost one of their most legendary players in Eagles franchise history. Bill Bergey passed away on Wednesday from cancer according to a social media post from his son.

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Bill Bergey, a hard-hitting linebacker who became a Philadelphia Eagles icon during the 1970s, has died at 79. According to the Philadelphia Eagles’ website, Bergey died peacefully Wednesday morning surrounded by his family. His son, Jake Bergey, announced the death on the social platform X, saying the former NFL standout succumbed to cancer.

The NFL community and Philadelphia Eagles are mourning the passing of legendary linebacker Bill Bergey, who passed away after a three-year cancer battle. Bergey's son Jake announced on social media Christmas morning.

Legendary Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey has died after a three-year cancer battle. He was 79. Bergey's son, Jake, announced the five-time Pro Bowl selection's passing in a post on

Bill Bergey, legendary linebacker for the Eagles, has died, according to a post from his son on X, formerly Twitter.

Legendary Eagles linebacker Bill Bergey died at age 79 on Wednesday ... were both professional lacrosse players. Jake Bergey played for the Philadelphia Wings. He died in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.