George E. Julian

George E. Julian
Born:February 6, 1893
Rochester, New York
Died:May 9, 1945 (age 52)
Lansing, Michigan
Career information
Position(s)Fullback
CollegeMichigan Agricultural
Career highlights and awards

George Edward "Carp" Julian (February 6, 1893 – May 9, 1945) was an American football player. He played at the fullback position at Michigan Agricultural College (MAC), now known as Michigan State University, from 1911 to 1914.[1] He was selected by Walter Eckersall in 1913 as a first-team All-American fullback.[2] He also served as captain of MAC's 1914 football team.[3] He later played professional football for Jim Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs in 1915 and 1916, gaining 205 yards in four games.[4]

He died on May 9, 1945, at Lansing, MI.[5]

  1. ^ E. A. Batchelor (December 1, 1914). "Capt. Julian, of M. A. C., Is Worthy of a Place on Any Ideal Football Combination". Detroit Free Press. p. 8. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved January 7, 2015.
  2. ^ Steve Grinczel (2004). Michigan State Football: They Are Spartans. Arcadia Publishing. p. 16.
  3. ^ "Julian Chosen Captain of the M. A. C. Eleven: Great Fullback is Named to Lead Green and White on Gridiron in 1914". Detroit Free Press. November 18, 1913. Archived from the original on February 8, 2017. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  4. ^ Bob Gill (1990). "A Legend Comes to Life". The Coffin Corner. profootballresearchers.org.
  5. ^ "George E. Julian, One-Time Spartan Grid Great, Dies". Battle Creek Enquirer. May 10, 1945.