George Babich

George Babich
Sport(s) Basketball
Biographical details
Born (1918-04-24)April 24, 1918
New York City, New York
Died July 22, 1984(1984-07-22) (aged 66)
Playing career
Football
1940–1942 Fordham
Basketball
1940–1943 Fordham
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Basketball
1946–1949 Saint Peter's
Head coaching record
Overall 39–26 (.600)

George Michael Babich (April 4, 1918 – July 22, 1984)[1][2] was an American professional wrestler and college basketball head coach. He had a school hall of fame basketball career at Fordham,[3] but also played for their football team.[2] Babich entered professional wrestling in the 1940s and continued through the 1950s.[2][4][5] Between 1946 and 1949 he also served as Saint Peter's basketball head coach.[2]

Head coaching record

Season Team Overall Conference Standing Postseason
Saint Peter's Peacocks (Independent) (1946–1949)
1946–47 Saint Peter's 5–16
1947–48 Saint Peter's 16–5
1948–49 Saint Peter's 18–5
Saint Peter's: 39–26
Total: 39–26 (.600)

References

  1. ↑ "George Babich, Sr.". FindaGrave.com. 2013. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Lentz III, Harris M. (2003). "Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed.". McFarland & Company, Inc. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Hall of Fame: George Babich – Class of 1943". FordhamSports.com. Fordham University. 2012. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  4. ↑ Katz, Seymour (April 10, 1953). "Wrestling Show at Beach Draws 1,250 Paying $1,800". The (New London) Day. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Match Statistics for George Babich". WrestlingData.com. The (New London) Day. April 10, 1953. Retrieved April 9, 2016.
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