Prayers Pouring In After Former NFL Coach Dies At 79 originally appeared on The Spun.
A former college football and NFL coach has died following a battle with cancer. He was 79 years old.
Wayne “Buddy” Geis, a 30-year coaching veteran in the college football world and National Football League, died on Wednesday. He died following a battle with Leukemia.
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The Pennsylvania native was a standout player coming out of high school.
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 Wednesday morning after battling leukemia.
Before embarking on his fabulous coaching odyssey, Geis was a football and baseball standout at Altoona Area High School, graduating from there in 1965
NFL on field. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire/Getty Images
Geis coached at the college level for several years before going into the National Football League. He spent time with the Indianapolis Colts, Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.
Prayers are pouring in for his friends and family members.
“Please join the Altoona Athletic department is our sadness in the passing of former great @MtLionFootball player Buddy Geis Please keep his family on your prayers. God Bless,” one fan wrote.
“Condolences to the friends and family of Buddy Geis, an excellent football mind,” one fan added.
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“RIP Coach! Buddy Geis was a great man. Never played for him but became his friend over the years. Always enjoyed our talks about ball. Prayers for his family & friends as they deal with this devastating loss. Say Hello to Heaven Coach! You’ll be missed,” one fan added.
Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the former college football and National Football League coach.
May he rest in peace.
Prayers Pouring In After Former NFL Coach Dies At 79 first appeared on The Spun on Jul 3, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 3, 2025, where it first appeared.