George E. Julian Explained
| George E. Julian |
| Birth Date: | February 6, 1893 |
| Birth Place: | Rochester, New York |
| Death Date: | May 9, 1945 (age 52) |
| Death Place: | Lansing, Michigan |
| Position: | Fullback |
| College: | Michigan Agricultural |
George Edward "Carp" Julian (February 6, 1893 – May 9, 1945) was an American football player. He played at the fullback position at Michigan Agricultural College (MAC), now known as Michigan State University, from 1911 to 1914.[1] He was selected by Walter Eckersall in 1913 as a first-team All-American fullback.[2] He also served as captain of MAC's 1914 football team.[3] He later played professional football for Jim Thorpe's Canton Bulldogs in 1915 and 1916, gaining 205 yards in four games.[4]
He died on May 9, 1945, at Lansing, MI.[5]
Notes and References
- News: Capt. Julian, of M. A. C., Is Worthy of a Place on Any Ideal Football Combination. Detroit Free Press. E. A. Batchelor. E. A. Batchelor. December 1, 1914. 8. January 7, 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20170208073400/https://secure.pqarchiver.com/freep/doc/565737770.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Dec+1%2C+1914&author=Batchelor%2C+E+A&pub=Detroit+Free+Press+%281858-1922%29&edition=&startpage=&desc=Capt.+Julian%2C+of+M.+A.+C.%2C+Is+Worthy+of+a+Place+on+Any+Ideal+Football+Combination. February 8, 2017. dead.
- Book: Michigan State Football: They Are Spartans. Steve Grinczel. Arcadia Publishing. 2004. 16.
- News: Julian Chosen Captain of the M. A. C. Eleven: Great Fullback is Named to Lead Green and White on Gridiron in 1914. Detroit Free Press. November 18, 1913. July 6, 2017. February 8, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170208074753/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/freep/doc/565298351.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:AI&type=historic&date=Nov+18,+1913&author=Special+to+The+Free+Press&pub=Detroit+Free+Press+(1858-1922)&edition=&startpage=&desc=JULIAN+CHOSEN+CAPTAIN+OF+THE+M.+A.C.ELEVEN. live.
- News: A Legend Comes to Life. Bob Gill. The Coffin Corner. profootballresearchers.org. 1990.
- News: George E. Julian, One-Time Spartan Grid Great, Dies. Battle Creek Enquirer. May 10, 1945.
