John Reger facts for kids
| Date of birth: | September 11, 1931 |
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| Place of birth: | Wheeling, West Virginia |
| Date of death: | September 19, 2013 (aged 82) |
| Place of death: | Tampa, Florida |
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Career information
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| Position(s): | Linebacker |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 225 lb (102 kg) |
| College: | Pittsburgh |
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Career highlights and awards
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| Pro Bowls: | 3 |
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| Playing stats at NFL.com | |
John George Reger (born September 11, 1931 – died September 19, 2013) was a famous American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). John Reger spent most of his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He also played for the Washington Redskins.
Who Was John Reger?
John Reger was a strong and talented football player. He was known for his role as a linebacker. A linebacker is a defensive player. Their job is to stop the other team from scoring. They tackle players and try to get the ball back.
Early Life and College Football
John Reger was born in Wheeling, West Virginia. He loved football from a young age. He went to college at the University of Pittsburgh. There, he played college football for the Pittsburgh Panthers. His skills on the college field helped him get noticed.
Playing in the NFL
After college, John Reger joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1955. He played for the Steelers for nine years. He was a key part of their defense. Later, he moved to the Washington Redskins. He played for them from 1964 to 1966.
John Reger had a great career in the NFL. He played for 12 seasons in total. He was chosen to play in the Pro Bowl three times. The Pro Bowl is a special game. It features the best players from the NFL. Being picked for the Pro Bowl shows how good he was.
Later Life
After his football career, John Reger lived in Tampa, Florida. He passed away in 2013 at the age of 82. He is remembered as a tough and dedicated football player.
