George Babich Explained

George Babich
Birth Date:	24 April 1918
Birth Place:	New York, New York
Player Sport1:	Football
Player Years2:	1940–1942
Player Team2:	Fordham
Player Sport3:	Basketball
Player Years4:	1940–1943
Player Team4:	Fordham
Coach Sport1:	Basketball
Coach Years2:	1946–1949
Coach Team2:	Saint Peter's
Overall Record:	39–26

George Michael Babich (April 4, 1918 – July 22, 1984)^{[1] [2]} was an American professional wrestler and college basketball head coach. He had a school hall of fame basketball career at Fordham,^[3] but also played for their football team.^[2] Babich entered professional wrestling in the 1940s and continued through the 1950s.^{[2] [4] [5]} Between 1946 and 1949 he also served as Saint Peter's basketball head coach.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Web site: George Babich, Sr.. 2013. FindaGrave.com. April 9, 2016.
2. Book: Lentz III, Harris M.. Biographical Dictionary of Professional Wrestling, 2d ed.. 2003. McFarland & Company, Inc.. 9781476605050. April 9, 2016.
3. Web site: Hall of Fame: George Babich – Class of 1943. 2012. FordhamSports.com. Fordham University. April 9, 2016.
4. Web site: Wrestling Show at Beach Draws 1,250 Paying $1,800. Katz. Seymour. April 10, 1953. The (New London) Day. April 9, 2016.
5. Web site: Match Statistics for George Babich. April 10, 1953. WrestlingData.com. The (New London) Day. April 9, 2016.