George Hurley (American football)
Date of birth: | January 5, 1909 |
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Place of birth: | San Francisco, California |
Date of death: | April 9, 1995 86) | (aged
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Position(s): | Guard |
College: | Washington State |
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1932-1933 | Boston Braves/Redskins |
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Playing stats at NFL.com |
George Frank Hurley (January 5, 1909 – April 9, 1995) was an American football offensive lineman in the National Football League for the Boston Braves/Redskins. He played college football at Washington State University. He coached high school football at Cubberley High School in Palo Alto, California. He also taught wood shop, driver education and was considered a great motivator for the students. His nickname was "Coach hump-da-ditty Hamburger Hurley" as he encouraged students to be their best selves. His favorite expression during his coaching sessions was, "Hey you hamburger! Hump-da-ditty!"