IADA Hall of Fame

George served as an athletic administrator for over twenty-eight years, 1958-1972 at Rich High School and 1972-1994 at Rich South High School. His service to the field of athletics as am administrator, coach, and teacher has been recognized across the state. George's passion for the athletics and the important role he felt it played in young peoples lives was evident during any conversion with his colleagues. During his career he served as head football coach, head wrestling coach, head basketball coach, we well as being an assistant in track. His career started in 1956 at Bloomington Central Catholic High School. He was at Central for two years until Rich School District became his home until his retirement in 1994. While at Rich and Rich South he established numerous tournaments that have been recognized as the best in their sport of the years. Some of those tournament included the "Rocket Wrestling Tournament" at Rich South, The "Hercules" and "Tarus the Bull" wrestling tournaments at Rich South, along with the "Big Dippler Basketball Tournament" to new a few. In 1989. He received the NIAAA state award of merit. He has been inducted into Illinois Football Coaches hall of fame as well as the Illinois State University Hall of Fame. In from the IADA for his dedication and service to his athletic director colleagues. His service to the Illinois Athletic Director's Association