George Marinkovich Explained

George Marinkovich
Birth Date:December 8, 1928
Birth Place:Pennsylvania, U.S.
Death Place:Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Player Years1:1948–1949
Player Team1:Rutgers
Player Years2:1950
Player Team2:Bethlehem Bulldogs
Player Years3:1956–1957
Player Team3:Montana State
Player Positions:Quarterback, halfback
Coach Years1:1960–1967
Coach Team1:Montana State (assistant)
Coach Years2:1968
Coach Team2:Montana Western
Overall Record:3–4

George T. Marinkovich (December 8, 1928 – December 7, 2022) was an American football player and coach. He served as the head football coach at Western Montana College—now known as the University of Montana Western—for one season, in 1968, compiling a record of 3–4. Marinkovich played college football at both Rutgers University and Montana State University, winning an NAIA Football National Championship at the latter as a member of the 1956 Montana State Bobcats football team.[1] [2] Marinkovich died in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania on December 7, 2022, one day before his 94th birthday.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: George Marinkovich. Pro Football Archives. October 16, 2019.
  2. Web site: Marinkovich still remembers his 'Canes days well. mcall.com. August 22, 2011. Keith. Groller. October 16, 2019.
  3. Web site: George T. Marinkovich . Legacy . 13 January 2024.