George H. Barker
| Sewanee Tigers | |
|---|---|
| Position | Quarterback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | 1901 Falling Water, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Died: | (aged 85)[1] |
| Career history | |
| College | Sewanee (1922–1925) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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George H. "Zaney" Barker (1901 – April 23, 1986) was an athlete and coach, inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame in 1983.
Early years
[edit]Barker was born near Falling Water, Tennessee and attended Baylor School. Dr. Guerry persuaded Barker to enter Sewanee: The University of the South.[2]
Sewanee
[edit]Barker played football, basketball, baseball, and golf. He played for the Sewanee Tigers football team as a quarterback from 1922 to 1925, and was captain of the 1925 team.[2] The high-point of his football career was the defeat of Vanderbilt in 1924.[2] He won the Porter Cup in 1925.[2]
Coaching career
[edit]Barker returned in 1926 to the Baylor School as a member of the coaching staff and a teacher.[2]
References
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