George E. Fisher

George Elmer Fisher (January 17, 1869 – June 11, 1958) was an American college football coach and college professor. He served as the head football coach at Susquehanna University, his alma mater, in 1896.[1] Fisher was a professor at Susquehanna for 50 years and is credited with starting the school's intercollegiate athletic program.[2]

George E. Fisher
Biographical details
Born(1869-01-17)January 17, 1869
Snyder County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
DiedJune 11, 1958(1958-06-11) (aged 89)
Dallastown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materSusquehanna (1888)
Bucknell (1891)
Illinois Wesleyan (1905)
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1896Susquehanna

References

  1. "Susquehanna Alumni". Susquehanna University. Retrieved December 30, 2018.
  2. Susquehanna University, 1858-2000: A Goodly Heritage. Susquehanna University. 2007. ISBN 9781575911120. Retrieved December 30, 2018.


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