IN MEMORIAM

William J. Ubner, 90; Played On

'Red' Bursey's Unbeaten '47 Team

FLY CREEK – William J. Ubner, who played on legendary Cooperstown football coach Lester G. "Red" Bursey's 1947 undefeated team, passed away in his sleep Monday evening, Nov. 23, 2020, at his home in Fly Creek Valley. He was 90.

A true outdoorsman, animal lover and almost 30-year employee of the Otsego County Highway Department, he was born on Dec. 16, 1929, at home on the family farm in Fly Creek Valley.  Bill was a son of Stanley and Jenny E. (Bice) Ubner. After attending school in Fly Creek, he attended Cooperstown High School and graduated with the Class of 1949.