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Wings sign forward Jake Bergey

September 29, 2005 - National Lacrosse League (NLL)
Philadelphia Wings News Release


The Philadelphia Wings have signed nine-year forward Jake Bergey for the 2006 season. Per team policy, terms of the contract were not disclosed.

"Jake has been a foundation of the Wings franchise since the day we signed him in 1998," said Wings President Russ Cline. "He will bring great leadership to this year's young team."

The six-foot, 31-year old is third on the Wings' all-time goals list (179), third on the all-time assists list (215), and third on the all-time points list (393). Bergey was also a member of two Wings World Championship teams in 2001 and 1998.

The Downingtown, PA native was selected by the Wings in the fifth round of the 1998 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft after completing a four-year collegiate career at Salisbury State University. While at Salisbury State, Bergey was first team All-American his sophomore, junior, and senior year. Jake is the son of four-time All-Pro Bill Bergey of the Philadelphia Eagles.

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The Philadelphia Wings are owned and operated by Philadelphia Wings L.P., whose principal owners are Russ Cline, Chris Fritz and Michael French. Comcast-Spectacor serves as the marketing, sponsorship and publicity arm of the Wings.

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