George Tall Chief Explained

George Tall Chief
Birth Date:November 21, 1916
Birth Place:Arkansas City, Kansas
Death Date:August 11, 2013 (age 96)
Death Place:Fairfax, Oklahoma
Office:Chief of the Osage Nation
Term Start:1982
Term End:1990

George Eves Tall Chief (November 21, 1916  - August 11, 2013) was an American educator. He served as a chief in the Osage Nation.

Born in Arkansas City, Kansas, Tall Chief received his bachelor's degree from University of Central Oklahoma and his masters from Pacific University. Tall Chief taught history, nutrition and physical education in Oregon, Idaho, and Oklahoma. He also coached wrestling, football, and baseball. He was also a scout for the Baltimore Colts and liaison representative between Pacific University and the Dallas Cowboys. He served as chief of the Osage Nation 1982–1990. He then served as the president of the first Osage National Council. He died in Fairfax, Oklahoma.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.nativetimes.com/life/people/9131-former-osage-chief-walks-on Former Osage chief walks on
  2. 'George Tall Chief, former Osage Nation leader, dies at 96,' Tulsa World, Meghan Drake, August 18, 2013