George Hurley (American football)
Born: | San Francisco, California | January 5, 1909
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Died: | April 9, 1995 | (aged 86)
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Position(s) | Guard |
College | Washington State |
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1932–1933 | Boston Braves/Redskins |
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George Frank Hurley (January 5, 1909 – April 9, 1995) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Boston Braves/Redskins. He played college football at Washington State University. He coached high school football at Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, California. He also taught wood shop, driver education and was considered a great motivator for the students. His nickname was "Coach hump-da-ditty Hamburger Hurley" as he encouraged students to be their best selves. His favorite expression during his coaching sessions was, "Hey you hamburger! Hump-da-ditty!"
Categories:
- 1909 births
- 1995 deaths
- Players of American football from San Francisco
- American football offensive guards
- Boston Braves (NFL) players
- Boston Redskins players
- Washington State Cougars football players
- American football offensive lineman, 1900s birth stubs