John Sauer facts for kids

John Edward Sauer (born August 31, 1925 – died March 4, 1996) was an important person in American football. He was a player, a coach, and a sports announcer.

John Sauer grew up in Dayton, Ohio. He was a great athlete at Oakwood High School. His father, Eddie Sauer, also played professional football. He played for the Dayton Triangles in the early days of the NFL.

Playing and Coaching Career

John Sauer went to the United States Military Academy at West Point. This was from 1943 to 1946. While there, he played and coached for the Army teams. He was a talented player in many sports.

After leaving the military in 1950, Sauer became a football coach. He started as an assistant coach. He worked with the Florida Gators football team. He also coached for the Los Angeles Rams. Later, he became the main coach for The Citadel Bulldogs football team.

In 1957, John Sauer stopped coaching full-time. He started working in his father's real estate business. But he still stayed involved in football. He worked as a "scout" for the Rams and the Minnesota Vikings. A scout finds new players for a team. He also helped coach the College All-Stars. This was a special game between college players and NFL champions. In 1966 and 1967, Sauer was the head coach for the All-Stars. His teams played against Vince Lombardi's Green Bay Packers.

Broadcasting Career

In 1963, John Sauer started a new career. He became a "color commentator" for CBS television. A color commentator explains the game to viewers. They share insights and stories. He worked on NFL and college football games. He stayed with CBS until 1974.

After that, he continued broadcasting on the radio. From 1974 to 1994, he was a commentator. He covered games for the University of Pittsburgh radio.

John Sauer passed away in 1996. He died at his home in Oakwood, Ohio.