George Hurley (American football)

George Hurley
Date of birth (1909-01-05)January 5, 1909
Place of birth San Francisco, California
Date of death April 9, 1995(1995-04-09) (aged 86)
Career information
Position(s) Guard
College Washington State
Career history
As player
1932-1933 Boston Braves/Redskins
Career stats

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!"


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