George Makris
American football player and coach (1920–2005) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
George Makris (August 29, 1920 – October 16, 2005) was an American football coach. He served as the 18th head coach at Temple University in Philadelphia.[1] He held that position for ten seasons, from 1960 until 1969, compiling a record of was 45–44–4.[2] He came to Temple after coaching the Bolling Air Force Base team. He succeeded Peter P. Stevens who was winless in his last season.
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![]() Makris pictured in Templar 1968 | |
Biographical details | |
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Born | (1920-08-29)August 29, 1920 |
Died | October 16, 2005(2005-10-16) (aged 85) Medford Lakes, New Jersey, U.S. |
Playing career | |
1941–1942 | Wisconsin |
Position(s) | Guard |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1955–1959 | Bolling Air Force Base |
1960–1969 | Temple |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 45–44–4 (college) |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
1 MAC (1967) | |
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Makris coached Bill Cosby during his tenure at Temple, a fact that is alluded to in Cosby's skit "Hofstra" on the 1965 comedy album Why Is There Air?
Makris played at the University of Wisconsin–Madison as a guard. He died in 2005 at his home in Medford Lakes, New Jersey.[3]