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Walt Michaels Obituary
Swoyersville High School '47
Washington & Lee University '51
NFL Player
Green Bay Packers '51
Cleveland Browns '52-'61
5x All Pro Linebacker
Defensive Captain
World Champions '54-'55
Named an All-time Browns Legend
NFL Coach
Oakland Raiders '62
New York Jets '63-'72
World Champions Super Bowl III
Philadelphia Eagles '73-'75
New York Jets '76
NFL Head Coach
New York Jets '77-'82
AFC Coach of the Year '78
Pro Football Writers of America and UPI
NFL Coach of the Year '78
Pro Football Weekly
USFL Head Coach
New Jersey Generals '84-'85
"No discipline seems
pleasant at the time,
but painful. Later on,
however, it produces
a harvest of righteousness
and peace for those who
have been trained by it.
Therefore, strengthen
your feeble arms
and weak knees."
Hebrews 12: 11-12
Walt received many awards, accolades and distinctions during his decades-long career in the NFL.
Walt was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Sr. and Mary (Maholic) Michaels, and his seven siblings. He was also preceded in death by his wife, the former Betty Yuhas, on July 10, 2013. Walt entered into eternal rest six years to the day of Betty.
Walt is survived by his daughter, Mary Ann and her husband, Paul Youngblood; his son, Walter Michaels and his wife, Carmela; his son, Mark Michaels and his wife, Mary Ellen; and his son, Paul Michaels and his wife, Terriann. Walt is also survived by his eight grandchildren, Daniel, Samantha, Nicole, Emily, Victoria, Grace, Maxwell and Matthew.
To those who knew Walt best he was called "Sammy," a nickname he received in elementary school. Sammy Michaels always remained true to his roots. He was truly proud to be the son of a Polish immigrant who mined coal for a living. In keeping with his heritage, Sammy frequently referred to himself as "just a kid from Swoyersville."
Walt was laid to rest in his hometown following a private funeral service.
In memory of Walt Michaels, donations may be made to the Retired Players Congress, 940 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 – www.playerscongress.com. The Players Congress is an independent corporation working for the benefit of retired NFL players – the "men who made the game" because they loved it.
Funeral arrangements for the family of Walt Michaels were entrusted to the care of the Wroblewski Funeral Home Inc., 1442 Wyoming Ave., Forty Fort.
To send the Michaels' Family an online message of condolence, you may visit the funeral home's website, www.wroblewskifuneralhome.com, or Facebook page.
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Memories and Condolences
for Walt Michaels
4 Entries
July 22, 2019
So very sorry for your loss.
Love and Prayers,
John & Doreen Tasco
July 21, 2019
Maryann, Walt, Mark and Paul...
Remembering a well respected gentleman...and will remember good times with all of you.
My deepest sympathy,
Patti Grogan
July 20, 2019
Condolences.
Ray Krakosky& family
July 20, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Michaels family Walt was just a GREAT GUY and gentleman rest in peace Walt you will be missed
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