George Tucker (American football)
 Tucker pictured in Phi Psi Cli 1960, Elon yearbook | |
| Sport(s) | Football |
|---|---|
| Biographical details | |
| Born |
September 5, 1929 Monroe, North Carolina |
| Died |
March 1, 2013 (aged 83) Columbia, South Carolina |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1960–1964 | Elon |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 29–20–1 (.590) |
|
Statistics | |
George M. Tucker (September 5, 1929 – March 1, 2013) was an American football coach in the United States.[1]
Coaching career
Tucker was the head college football coach for the Elon Phoenix located in Elon, North Carolina. He held that position for 5 seasons, from 1960 until 1964.[2] His coaching record at Elon was 29 wins, 20 losses and 1 tie.As of the conclusion of the 2013 season, this ranks him #9 at Elon in total wins and #9 at the school in winning percentage (.590).[3][4]
Later working as a stock broker after his retirement from coaching, Tucker was a member of the Elon Sports Hall of Fame.[5]
References
- ↑ http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=George-Tucker&lc=6740&pid=163392857&mid=5444725
- ↑ Shafer, Ian. "Elon Phoenix (All seasons results)". College Football Reference. Retrieved December 2013.
- ↑ DeLassus, David. "Elon Phoenix". College Football Data Warehouse. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ↑ "Football - Year by Year Results" (PDF). Elon Phoenix. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.elonphoenix.com/hof.aspx?hof=51&path=&kiosk=
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