 Makris pictured in Templar 1968 | |
| Biographical details | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1920 |
| Died | October 16, 2005 (aged 85) Medford Lakes, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Playing career | |
| 1941–1942 | Wisconsin |
| Position(s) | Guard |
| Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
| 1955–1959 | Bolling Air Force Base |
| 1960–1969 | Temple |
| Head coaching record | |
| Overall | 45–44–4 (college) |
| Accomplishments and honors | |
| Championships | |
| 1 MAC (1967) | |
George Makris (August 29, 1920 – October 16, 2005) was an American football coach. He served as the 18th head coach at Temple University in Philadelphia.[1] He held that position for ten seasons, from 1960 until 1969, compiling a record of was 45–44–4.[2] He came to Temple after coaching the Bolling Air Force Base team. He succeeded Peter P. Stevens who was winless in his last season.
Makris coached Bill Cosby during his tenure at Temple, a fact that is alluded to in Cosby's skit "Hofstra" on the 1965 comedy album Why Is There Air?
Makris played at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a guard. He died in 2005 at his home in Medford Lakes, New Jersey.[3]
- ^ "Observer-Reporter - Google News Archive Search". Retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ^ Temple Coaching Records Archived May 16, 2008, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Philadelphia Inquirer: Search Results". Retrieved April 18, 2016.