George Pfann

George Pfann
George Pfann, November 1922
Biographical details
Born(1902-10-06)October 6, 1902
Marion, Ohio, U.S.
DiedDecember 17, 1996(1996-12-17) (aged 94)
Ithaca, New York, U.S.
Playing career
Football
1921–1923Cornell
Basketball
1921–1923Cornell
Lacrosse
1923–1924Cornell
Position(s)Quarterback (football)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
Football
1924–1925Cornell (assistant)
1931–1935Swarthmore
Basketball
1924–1926Cornell (freshmen)
Head coaching record
Overall8–26–1
Accomplishments and honors
Championships
Awards
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.