Former NFL Coach Dead From Leukemia At 79

Former NFL Coach Dead From Leukemia At 79

Athletes Who Unfortunately Passed Away In 2024 (1:45) A beloved former football coach who rose through the ranks in college and the NFL has sadly passed away after a battle with leukemia.According to the Altoona Mirror, former football coach Wayne "Buddy" Geis passed away on Wednesday. "Geis, an Altoona native and 2010 inductee into the Blair County Sports Hall of Fame whose home was in Neptune Beach, Fla., passed away at the age of 79 on Wednes…

Football World Rocked By Tragic Passing Of Beloved Coach

Wayne “Buddy” Geis, a seasoned presence in the football world and a coach who left a mark on both the NCAA and NFL, has passed away at the age of 79 after battling leukemia. Known for his coaching prowess in the ’90s, Geis was revered for his work with some of football’s most illustrious stars. His legacy is one of mentorship and influence, impacting the careers of prominent athletes and leaving an indelible mark on the game. Geis’s roots in spo…

Popular Dallas Cowboys Coach Has Tragically Passed Away

Dallas Cowboys helmet (Credit: Imagn Images) Longtime NFL assistant and NCAA football coach Wayne Geis, who worked with some of the game’s most prominent superstars of the ’90s, has passed away. According to the Altoona Mirror newspaper in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Wayne “Buddy” Geis passed away at the age of 79 on Wednesday morning after a battle with leukemia. He is survived by his wife Jere, two children and multiple grandchildren. Wayne Geis wa…