![]() George Pfann, November 1922 | |
Biographical details | |
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Born | Marion, Ohio, U.S. | October 6, 1902
Died | December 17, 1996 Ithaca, New York, U.S. | (aged 94)
Playing career | |
Football | |
1921–1923 | Cornell |
Basketball | |
1921–1923 | Cornell |
Lacrosse | |
1923–1924 | Cornell |
Position(s) | Quarterback (football) |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
Football | |
1924–1925 | Cornell (assistant) |
1931–1935 | Swarthmore |
Basketball | |
1924–1926 | Cornell (freshmen) |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 8–26–1 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
Awards | |
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College Football Hall of Fame Inducted in 1957 (profile) |
George R. Pfann (October 6, 1902 – December 17, 1996) was an American college football player and coach, decorated officer serving on George Patton's staff during World War II, and a member of the Cornell University Board of Trustees. He played college football at the quarterback position for the Cornell Big Red football teams and was selected as an All-American in both 1922 and 1923. He also served as Swarthmore's head football coach from 1931 to 1935.