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)
19601964 Elon
Head coaching record
Overall 29201 (.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


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