George Hays (American football)
Encyclopedia
George Hays was a former defensive end
in the National Football League
.
, before playing his final season with the Green Bay Packers
in 1953. He played as a defensive end for both teams. He played at the collegiate level at St. Bonaventure University
. He was a retired school teacher for the Elizabeth Forward School District
. He also taught at Glassport High School, Monessen City School District
, and Braddock High School. All four districts are located in southwestern Pennsylvania
. He was a football coach for the University of Dayton
. He also served in the US Army during World War II
.
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
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Career
Hays spent three seasons (1950–1952) with the Pittsburgh SteelersPittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...
, before playing his final season with the Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
in 1953. He played as a defensive end for both teams. He played at the collegiate level at St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University
St. Bonaventure University is a private, Franciscan Catholic university, located in Allegany, Cattaraugus County, New York, United States. It has roughly 2,400 undergraduate and graduate students....
. He was a retired school teacher for the Elizabeth Forward School District
Elizabeth Forward School District
The Elizabeth Forward School District is a small, suburban public school district covering the Borough of Elizabeth and the townships of Elizabeth and Forward Townships in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania...
. He also taught at Glassport High School, Monessen City School District
Monessen City School District
Monessen City School District is a public school district in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. It serves the city of Monessen, Pennsylvania. Two schools are included in the district: Monessen Elementary Center and Monessen Middle-High School ....
, and Braddock High School. All four districts are located in southwestern Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. He was a football coach for the University of Dayton
University of Dayton
The University of Dayton is a private Roman Catholic university operated by the Society of Mary located in Dayton, Ohio...
. He also served in the US Army during World War II
World War II
World War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
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