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Gene Gossage Obituary
Gossage died Sunday in Old Saybrook, Conn., the team said Thursday.
He played 40 games with the Eagles from 1960-62. He was a two-time, All-Big Ten Conference selection while playing at Northwestern. He was drafted in the 28th round by the Eagles in 1958.
Gossage is survived by his wife, Jaqueline, a son, Gene Gossage, a daughter, Jennifer Carr, and a grandson, Hudson Carr.
Copyright © 2011 The Associated Press
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neil pasquale
July 17, 2011
a true eagle
May 14, 2011
Gene gave real meaning to the term "gentle
giant". A gentleman all the way who will be sorely missed. Met him early in our NU
days after he had transferred from Cincinnati and always enjoyed being around
him.
Frank Caiazza
May 8, 2011
Gene Gossage and I played football together at Northwestern. I remember Gene as an excellent player and a really decent guy who was a pleasure to get to know. My condolences to his family.
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May 8, 2011
Rest in peaCe homeboy, we admired you and were proud of you. Prayers and Blessings at this time for your family! Marsha Danals
M M
May 7, 2011
Gene will be missed. He was a very talented person. As we reflect on his life may the words found at Revelation 21:3,4 comfort us all.
Stephan Takacs
May 6, 2011
Gene:
You were my idol and the last time I saw you was in Wadsworth in 1959, when I was home on leave. I was always impressed that you took the time to some and see me. I regret you have passed but, I know your on one of the Heave Football Teams. With respect and adminration.
Steve Takacs
COUNCIL RUDOLPH
May 6, 2011
WE GIVE ALL PRAISE TO GOD , MAY HE KEEP THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
R Golay
May 6, 2011
To the the family of Gene Gossage - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that Gene will be missed by many.
Fr. Nicholas V. Gamvas
May 6, 2011
An Eagle Camp! May Gene Gossage's Memory be Eternal.
Dennis Robertson
May 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mike O'Herlihy
May 6, 2011
Jen and family, My thoughts and prayers go out to you. Mr. Gossage was a wonder man, a gentle giant if you will and he will be missed. May he rest in eternal peace.
May 6, 2011
To the family of Gene Gossage, you have my deepest sympathy for the loss of your beloved one. Our heavenly Father is with you, and He will revive your spirit and crush heart-Isaiah 57:15. (Erma L. Davis, Park forest, IL.)
Mike Lentz
May 6, 2011
The Eagles-Packers Championship game from 1960 was the greatest I ever saw. Thanks for the wonderful memories.
David hill
May 6, 2011
may God bless your soul.
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