Phyllis George | |
|---|---|
 George in 2000 | |
| First Lady of Kentucky | |
| In office December 11, 1979 – December 13, 1983 | |
| Governor | John Y. Brown Jr. |
| Preceded by | Charlann Harting Carroll |
| Succeeded by | Bill Collins |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Phyllis Ann George June 25, 1949 Denton, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | May 14, 2020 (aged 70) Lexington, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Resting place | Lexington Cemetery Lexington, Kentucky |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 2, including Pamela |
| Alma mater | University of North Texas Texas Christian University |
| Occupation | Sportscaster, actress |
| Known for | Miss America 1971 Miss Texas 1970 |
Phyllis Ann George (June 25, 1949 – May 14, 2020) was an American businesswoman, actress, and sportscaster. In 1975, George was hired as a reporter and co-host of the CBS Sports pre-show The NFL Today, becoming one of the first women to hold an on-air position in national televised sports broadcasting. She also served as the First Lady of Kentucky from 1979 to 1983.
She won Miss Texas in 1970 and was crowned Miss America 1971.