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Hall of Fame

Chris George

Chris George

  • Class
    1997
  • Induction
    2003
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Name: Chris George, Athlete
Class of: 1997
Chris George, a Clarksburg native, competed in football during the Rich Rodriguez era. As college football's All Time receptions leader, he had 430 career receptions, holds a 1993 national record of 144 receptions for 2219 yards, and had 6,177 career receiving yards at his alma mater. Chris had 52 touchdown catches, was Four Time All WVIAC, All Time Leading Receiver in All Divisions and a Three Time All American. Known to the press as college football's most prolific receiver, he passed Jerry Rice's (arguably the greatest receiver in NFL history) college record for career pass receptions and was nominated for the prestigious Harlon Hill Award, which is the NCAA Division II's version of the Heisman Trophy. Scouts from just about every NFL team in the country visited the Glenville State campus to see Chris George play and he was recognized even more so by receiving the State's Amateur Athlete of the Year award (the Hardman Award) in 1994. Considered by Chris, as being the most special award received, he won this coveted award over nominees from the two universities and from other colleges in West Virginia. Fulfilling his childhood dream of playing in the NFL, after graduation he signed a free-agent contract with the Philadelphia Eagles and participated in mini camps before going to play for the Canadian Football League. This experience earned him a spot with the Pittsburgh Steelers where he played for a year and a half before going back and playing in Canada for a couple more years. He now sells pharmaceutical supplies for Eli Lilly. Chris and his wife, Alicia have three children, Kirstin, Mia, and William.
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