George Stephens | |
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| Born | April 8, 1873 |
| Died | April 1, 1946 (aged 72) |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Known for | Myers Park |
| College football career | |
| North Carolina Tar Heels | |
| Position | Halfback |
| Class | 1896 |
| Personal information | |
| Weight | 154 lb (70 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | North Carolina (1894–1895) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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George Erwin Gullett Stephens (April 8, 1873 – April 1, 1946) was a college football player. He caught the first forward pass in the history of the sport. He was later a journalist who also sold insurance and real estate.[1]