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Sewanee Athletics Hall of Fame

George Barker

George Barker

  • Class
    1926
  • Induction
    2019
  • Sport(s)
    Football, Men's Golf, Men's Basketball

George Barker (C’26) | Men’s Basketball, Football, Men’s Golf | 1923-26

Earned three varsity letters with the football team as the quarterback … Team Captain during 1925 season, and won the Porter Cup, which was given to the university’s outstanding athlete … Member of 1924 team that won 16-0 over Vanderbilt on Thanksgiving Day … Collected two varsity letters each with men’s basketball and men’s golf teams … Taught at The Baylor School in Chattanooga and later served at the University in the Treasurer’s Office … Served in the Army during World War II in Hawaii … Known as “Zaney”, inducted to Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1983 …

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