John Reger

John George Reger (September 11, 1931 – September 19, 2013) was a National Football League linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Washington Redskins, and participated in three Pro Bowls during his 12-year career. Reger played college football at the University of Pittsburgh. He died in Tampa, Florida in 2013.

Early life Reger was born on September 11, 1931, in Wheeling, West Virginia. He attended Linsley Military Institute in Wheeling. He played fullback and linebacker on the school's football team. In 1949, he was named captain of the All-Ohio Valley Conference team, as well as being named All-Valley and All-City.

He married Janice McCray in 1950, and after leaving college early, and worked for five years at a Wheeling gas station.

In 1993, he was inducted into the Upper Ohio Valley Dapper Dan Hall of Fame. and 1960. He was selected the Steelers Most Valuable Player in 1959.

Over his 12-year career, he had 15 interceptions, 20 fumble recoveries, and two defensive touchdowns.