George Ihler

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George Ihler
Biographical details
Born (1943-03-04) March 4, 1943 (age 81)
Playing career
1962–1964 Western Michigan
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
1968–1970Owosso HS (MI)
1971–1982 Arthur Hill HS (MI)
1983–1993 Saginaw Valley State
Head coaching record
Overall61–52–1 (college)

George Ihler (born March 4, 1943) is a former American football player and coach. Ihler was the head football coach at Saginaw Valley State University in University Center, Michigan for 11 seasons, from 1983 until 1993. He won eight Saginaw Valley League titles and a Class A state championship in 1973 when his Lumberjacks were undefeated and unscored upon (443-0). His coaching record at Saginaw Valley State was 61–52-1 [1] After leaving Saginaw Valley College he coached Freeland High School for several years and Hemlock High School for one year. He is a native of Marinette, Wisconsin and attended Marinette High School. [2] [3]

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References

  1. DeLassus, David. "Saginaw Valley State Coaching Records". College Football Data Warehouse. Archived from the original on December 13, 2010. Retrieved November 18, 2010.
  2. "Western Michigan Expects to Give Badgers Good Game". The Daily Telegram. September 18, 1963. p. 21. Retrieved November 30, 2014 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg
  3. "In This Corner". The Escanaba Daily Press. May 18, 1965. p. 9. Retrieved November 30, 2014 via Newspapers.com. Open Access logo PLoS transparent.svg