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Played every minute of every Yank game on offensive during the 1950 season. An excellent pivot man, and noted for his offensive blocking. Has spent 2 years in pro ball. Hails from the University of Oregon. Played fullback and center. Captain in 1947. All-Pacific Coast 2 years. Cotton Bowl, 1948. In Marines 4 years. Rank of sergeant. On Pacific duty 1 year. At Okinawa. Plans to coach.
Has played left end for Mississippi, North Carolina and United States Military Academy. All-American, 1944, 1946-48. College letters: 8 in football, 8 in baseball; 7 in basketball. Also 4 high school letters in each of these sports. Set major college record, 52 passes caught, Mississippi, 1947.
This will be George's third year in pro football. In 1950, as a Yank halfback, he gained 411 yards and scored 9 touchdowns. A good punter, accurate passer, and one of the best all round backs in the League. An All-American at the University of Indiana in 1948. All-Big-Ten, 1945, 1947, 1948. Chicago All-Star game, 1949. Hobby: model planes. Plans to teach phys. ed. Army service: 16 months.
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