George Tucker (American football)

George Tucker
Tucker pictured in Phi Psi Cli 1960, Elon yearbook
Sport(s) Football
Biographical details
Born (1929-09-05)September 5, 1929
Monroe, North Carolina
Died March 1, 2013(2013-03-01) (aged 83)
Columbia, South Carolina
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1960–1964 Elon
Head coaching record
Overall 29–20–1

George M. Tucker (September 5, 1929 – March 1, 2013) was an American football coach.[1] He served as the head football at Elon University from 1960 until 1964, compiling a record of 29–20–1.[2][3] Later working as a stockbroker after his retirement from coaching, Tucker was a member of the Elon Sports Hall of Fame.[4]

Tucker was the head football coach at Wingate University in the 1950s when the school was still a junior college.[5]

References

  1. ↑ http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=George-Tucker&lc=6740&pid=163392857&mid=5444725
  2. ↑ DeLassus, David. "Elon Phoenix". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 11, 2013. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Football - Year by Year Results" (PDF). Elon Phoenix. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  4. ↑ http://www.elonphoenix.com/hof.aspx?hof=51&path=&kiosk=
  5. ↑ "A tribute to Coach George Tucker". wingatebulldogs.com. Retrieved January 29, 2018.
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