IADA Hall of Fame

George served as an athletic administrator for twenty four years. Five of those years were at Marshall, while the remaining were at Prospect until his retirement in 1984. George was an active member not only within his school but also his community. He was a member of Mt. Prospect Lion Club, where he held the offices president, vice-president, and treasurer. George was an active member of the American Legion he served our country in WWII and was a purple heart recipient. He also served as a member of the Mt. Prospect Police and Fire Commission. He served our association as its vice president in 1968 and was the IADA president during the 1969-1970 school year. During the same year he was a speaker at the NIAA conference. He was an active member of the NCSSAD and served on their executive board in 1975. In 1974, he received the IADA Outstanding Service Award. In 1975 he was chosen as the IADA "Outstanding Athletic Director of the Year." The following year he was given the same award by the NCSSAD. In 1981, he received the "Illinois District 3 AD of the Year for IAPHER" as well as its Quarter Century Award. George remained active within the association and assisted the Awards Committee in developing the criteria to be used in choosing our Athletic Directors' of the Year. George passed away in 1993. His contributions to the field of athletics towards his school, community, conference, and state organization will never be forgotten. It is our honor as an association to recognize these efforts.